Origin
Wallingford, CT
Late night in Wallingford on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallingford, 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
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
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.
Wallingford, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
Wallingford, CT to Bristol, CT is 21.7 miles and takes about 33m via Highland Avenue and Church Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Connecticut and the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a straightforward trip for a quick excursion. With a minimal fuel cost and short duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous afternoon drive or as a segment of a larger regional journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| North Colony Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Middle Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 84 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Yalesville Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Academy Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— 4.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallingford, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on this road
216 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Colony Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto CT 68
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CT 68
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Yalesville Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CT 68; CT 70
507 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Meriden Road
7
Continue on CT 68; CT 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Academy Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CT 10; CT 68; CT 70
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CT 10
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cheshire Road
11
Continue on CT 10
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norton Street
12
Continue on CT 10
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
15
Merge onto I 84
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 84
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 31
Toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CT 229
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CT 229
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto CT 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CT 68 / Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto CT 68 / Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 84 East: Hartford
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
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 31
Toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
CT 229 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 229 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
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
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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
25 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 9% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.4 miles on Highland Avenue. As you navigate from Wallingford to Bristol, anticipate frequent changes in direction, indicating a more urban or suburban setting rather than open highway cruising. This local road experience means you'll likely be passing through populated areas with traffic signals and intersections.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Highland Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near CT 68 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.4 miles (CT 68 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Wallingford, CT
Full guide →Wallingford is a city in Connecticut.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 miles on Highland Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.4 miles (CT 68 / Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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