How far is Bristol, CT from Mystic, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Mystic, CT is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Mystic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Mystic.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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5
Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Allyn Street
1247 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Allyn Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Allyn Street
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Turn left onto New London Road
716 ft · 12 sec · New London Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2554 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Mystic.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Mystic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Mystic?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Bristol and 34.7 miles from Mystic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.76 one way or $21.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Mystic.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Mystic. Straight-line distance: 55.38 mi (89.12 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 Mystic
Village in Connecticut
| Population | 4,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.3542700, -71.9664600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mystic (-71.96646, 41.35427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.41 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
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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