Origin
Seymour, CT
Morning in Seymour on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seymour, CT to Bristol, CT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seymour, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
Seymour to Bristol is 23.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via CT 8, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, offering a straightforward journey between two points in the Northeast region. The drive is characterized by a mixed profile, meaning you won't be on a single type of road for the entire duration. It’s a practical route for a quick transfer or a day trip, requiring minimal planning and allowing for spontaneity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 10 mi | 11m |
| Wolcott Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Wolcott Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Meriden Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stillson Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Silver Street Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Woodtick Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 10 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on CT 67
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bank Street
2
Continue on CT 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Derby Street
3
Continue on CT 67
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
New Haven Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
5
Merge onto CT 8
10 mi
·
11 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 29
Toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on South Leonard Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Leonard Street
8
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
83 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
11
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Silver Street Expressway
12
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meriden Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto CT 69
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Woodtick Road
14
Turn straight onto CT 69
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stillson Road
15
Turn right onto CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
16
Continue on CT 69
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Wolcott Road
17
Continue on CT 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
18
Continue on CT 69
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Street
19
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CT 8
Merge onto CT 8
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, CT
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience about 10 miles on CT 8 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. The route transitions between highway sections and local roads like Wolcott Road and Wolcott Street, providing a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more community-oriented road segments as you make your way from Seymour to Bristol.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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