How far is Bristol, CT from Long Hill, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Long Hill, CT is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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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
64.16 mi
01h 22m
Flight
51.34 mi
82.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.34 mi
Kilometers
82.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.16 mi
Kilometers
103.26 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-16T03:49
Arrive Long Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Haddam
CT

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Bristol
32 mi
00h 41m
To Long Hill
32.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Friday
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
68°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Long Hill.

  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 right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown

    2034 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton

    676 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Drozdyk Drive

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Drozdyk Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drozdyk Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 South
35.4 mi · 55%
I 95 North
16.8 mi · 26%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 8%
CT 72 East
2.88 mi · 4%
US 1 North
1.96 mi · 3%
Riverside Avenue
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 South

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 41m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haddam
00h 41m from Bristol
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Long Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Long Hill?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Haddam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Bristol and 32.1 miles from Long Hill.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers near Long Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Haddam

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

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

RAIL

Old Saybrook station

23 mi away
455 Boston Post Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

25 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

26 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Berlin

27 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Long Hill. Straight-line distance: 51.34 mi (82.62 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Long Hill

Census designated place

Population4,205
Coordinates41.3539900, -72.0523000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Long Hill (-72.0523, 41.35399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.87
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $9.94 $19.87
Mid-grade $5.02 $11.34 $22.69
Premium $5.45 $12.31 $24.61
Diesel $6.45 $14.58 $29.17

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Long Hill. The current time is 03:49:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.