How far is Bristol, CT from Danielson, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Danielson, CT is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.31 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.71 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danielson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-15T14:42
Arrive Danielson
Wed, Apr 15, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
33.1 mi
00h 45m
To Danielson
33.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
Danielson Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Today
Using Putnam as the closest live forecast in the Windham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Danielson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Danielson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 384 East: Providence

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Willimantic Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Willimantic Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Hartford Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Providence Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Providence Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Hartford Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hartford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Providence Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Providence Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Water Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Danielson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
21.4 mi · 32%
I 384 East
19.7 mi · 30%
Middletown Road
7.73 mi · 12%
Hartford Road
3.77 mi · 6%
Providence Road
3.52 mi · 5%
Hartford Turnpike
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pine Street

Keep slight right

14.2 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 45m from Bristol
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danielson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Danielson?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Bristol and 33.2 miles from Danielson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Danielson.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Danielson. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Danielson

#2 Danielson

Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,006
Coordinates41.8026000, -71.8859100
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Danielson (-71.88591, 41.8026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.46
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.23 $18.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.43 $20.86
Premium $4.86 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $6.00 $14.03 $28.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Danielson. The current time is 14:42:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.