How far is Bristol, CT from Litchfield, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Litchfield, CT is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Litchfield.
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Start on West Street
22 m · 6 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Divinity Street
60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
1256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Litchfield Road
685 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Road
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Continue on East Street
156 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 8 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
61 m · 3 sec · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Litchfield.
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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 00h 08m
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 leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bristol and 9.3 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Thomaston
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 Thomaston.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 13.41 mi (21.58 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 Litchfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 41.7473200, -73.1887200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-73.18872, 41.74732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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