How far is Bristol, CT from Naugatuck, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Naugatuck, CT is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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 New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Naugatuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Naugatuck.
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Start on West Street
1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn left onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road
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Continue on Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Waterbury Road
1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road
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Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
928 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Naugatuck
1015 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
758 ft · 15 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
761 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cherry Street
7 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Naugatuck.
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.
Wolcott Road
Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Naugatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Naugatuck?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Bristol and 8 miles from Naugatuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Naugatuck.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Naugatuck. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 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 Naugatuck
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 30,905 |
| Coordinates | 41.4859300, -73.0506600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naugatuck (-73.05066, 41.48593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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