How far is Bristol, CT from East Windsor, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to East Windsor, CT is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
36.7 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.64 mi
42.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.7 mi
Kilometers
59.07 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T08:03
Arrive East Windsor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hartford
CT

The capital of Connecticut.

From Bristol
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To East Windsor
18.4 mi
00h 25m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and East Windsor.

  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

    12.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North: Springfield

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 140: Warehouse Point, Ellington

    937 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    706 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Windsorville Road

    20 m · 5 sec · Windsorville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
17.1 mi · 47%
I 91 North
12.9 mi · 35%
North Road
3.65 mi · 10%
Riverside Avenue
1.32 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.01 mi · 3%
School Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pine Street

Keep slight right

12.2 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 25m from Bristol
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to East Windsor?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Bristol and 18.4 miles from East Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartford, 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 Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

1 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

10 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor Locks

17 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and East Windsor. Straight-line distance: 26.64 mi (42.88 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
East Windsor

#2 East Windsor

Neighbourhood in Connecticut

Population11,654
Coordinates41.9123200, -72.5450900
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: East Windsor (-72.54509, 41.91232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and East Windsor. The current time is 08:03:18.

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.