How far is Bristol, CT from Lisbon, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Lisbon, CT is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.71 mi
01h 21m
Flight
48.63 mi
78.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.63 mi
Kilometers
78.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.71 mi
Kilometers
97.71 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Mon, Aug 24, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, Aug 24, 7:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-08-24T17:14
Arrive Lisbon
Mon, Aug 24, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Terramuggus
CT

Census designated place

From Bristol
30.3 mi
00h 40m
To Lisbon
30.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Monday
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Providence

    1070 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 169: Lisbon

    1007 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Burnham Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Burnham Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Newent Road

    914 ft · 22 sec · Newent Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    87 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    103 m · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
32.8 mi · 54%
I 395 North
5.81 mi · 10%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 8%
Maple Street
2.96 mi · 5%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 5%
Cedar Street
2.77 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CT 2 East

Keep slight right

19.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terramuggus
00h 40m from Bristol
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Patchy Fog near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Bristol and 30.4 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Patchy Fog near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

25 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

30 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 48.63 mi (78.27 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Lisbon

Town in Connecticut, USA

Population4,238
Coordinates41.6039900, -72.0117400
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Lisbon (-72.01174, 41.60399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Lisbon. The current time is 17:14:01.

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.