How far is Bristol, CT from Middlefield, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Middlefield, CT is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Middlefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Middlefield.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Waterbury
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2640 ft · 45 sec · Highland Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 691 East: Meriden
1257 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Baileyville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Baileyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2845 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Jackson Hill Road
559 ft · 18 sec · Jackson Hill Road
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Turn right onto Town Hall Road
37 m · 5 sec · Town Hall Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Hall Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Middlefield.
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.
I 691 East
Merge slight left
6.67 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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middlefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Middlefield?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Southington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Bristol and 11.1 miles from Middlefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:24 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 $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Bristol and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Middlefield.
Stop Ideas Near Southington
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 Southington.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Middlefield. Straight-line distance: 16.26 mi (26.16 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 Middlefield
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 4,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.5173200, -72.7120400 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlefield (-72.71204, 41.51732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
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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