How far is Bristol, CT from Montville, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Montville, CT is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.91 mi
01h 18m
Flight
43.35 mi
69.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.35 mi
Kilometers
69.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.91 mi
Kilometers
85.15 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Glastonbury Center
CT

Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
26.4 mi
00h 39m
To Montville
26.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    1565 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 85, CT 354: Lake Hayward Road

    1410 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road

    2718 ft · 1 min · Lake Hayward Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Parum Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Parum Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Deep River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Deep River Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Colchester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Colchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Norwich Road

    1794 ft · 34 sec · Norwich Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Norwich-Salem Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich-Salem Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Raymond Hill Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Raymond Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Raymond Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Raymond Hill Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 2 East
20.3 mi · 38%
Pine Street
4.94 mi · 9%
Raymond Hill Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Old Colchester Road
3.15 mi · 6%
Maple Street
2.96 mi · 6%
CT 72 East
2.88 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glastonbury Center
00h 39m from Bristol
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Montville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Bristol and 26.5 miles from Montville.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Montville.

Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center

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

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

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

10 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Berlin

16 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Windsor station

17 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

24 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Montville. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Montville

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population18,463
Coordinates41.4789900, -72.1511900
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Montville (-72.15119, 41.47899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.07 L · about $7.38
Round trip
$14.75
3.74 gal · 14.14 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.38 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.86 $9.08 $18.17
Diesel $6.00 $11.21 $22.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Montville. The current time is 03:46:12.

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.