How far is Bristol, CT from Glastonbury Center, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Glastonbury Center, CT is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.9 mi
00h 39m
Flight
18.16 mi
29.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.9 mi
Kilometers
40.07 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glastonbury Center
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-15T14:45
Arrive Glastonbury Center
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newington
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
12.4 mi
00h 19m
To Glastonbury Center
12.5 mi
00h 19m

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
Glastonbury Center Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Today
Using Windsor as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Glastonbury Center.

  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 left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington

    2899 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington

    1137 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wells Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Wells Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    2720 ft · 1 min · Spring Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich

    1622 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2125 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 20%
CT 2 East
4.42 mi · 18%
Maple Street
2.96 mi · 12%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 12%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 11%
Wells Road
2.44 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 19m from Bristol
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Glastonbury Center?

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bristol and 12.5 miles from Glastonbury Center.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 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 Glastonbury Center.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

8 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

9 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

18 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

19 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Glastonbury Center. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Glastonbury Center

#2 Glastonbury Center

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

Population7,387
Coordinates41.7009300, -72.5995300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Glastonbury Center (-72.59953, 41.70093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.86 $4.28 $8.55
Diesel $6.00 $5.28 $10.55

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 Glastonbury Center. The current time is 14:45:19.

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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.