Origin
Southington, CT
Late night in Southington on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Southington, 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
14m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southington, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Southington and Bristol, Connecticut, this 8.7-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate primarily local roads like Main Street, Queen Street, and West Queen Street. Because the entire trip is local, you won't need to budget for highway tolls or long-distance travel logistics. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it a highly efficient transit rather than an excursion requiring an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, this is an incredibly economical way to move between these two Northeast towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Queen Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Queen Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Meriden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Middle Street
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southington, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on CT 120
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Meriden Avenue
2
Turn right onto CT 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CT 10
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Queen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on West Queen Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Queen Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CT 229
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CT 229
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CT 229 / West Street
Turn right onto CT 229 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Turn left onto CT 72 / Riverside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 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.
Road read
14m 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?
Forget the monotony of interstate cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will be navigating surface streets for the entirety of the 8.7-mile distance, meaning your highway share is a flat zero percent. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should prepare for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character, requiring you to navigate intersections and varying neighborhood traffic patterns. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Middle Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near CT 229 / West Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (CT 229 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on Middle Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 4.5 miles (CT 229 / West Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (CT 72 / Riverside Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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