How far is Bristol, CT from Glastonbury, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Glastonbury, CT is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Glastonbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Glastonbury.
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Start on West Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Riverside Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington
2899 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
1137 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Wells Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Wells Road
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Turn right onto Spring Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Maple Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Glastonbury
1525 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Glastonbury Boulevard
1858 ft · 1 min · Glastonbury Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hebron Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · Hebron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hebron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Glastonbury.
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.
Pine Street
Turn left onto Pine Street
4.94 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glastonbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Glastonbury?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Britain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bristol and 10.7 miles from Glastonbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 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 Glastonbury.
Stop Ideas Near New Britain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Britain.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Glastonbury. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 59,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.6717600, -72.9492700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glastonbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 34,426 |
| Coordinates | 41.7123200, -72.6081500 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glastonbury (-72.60815, 41.71232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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