How far is Bristol, CT from New Canaan, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to New Canaan, CT is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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.
City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Canaan.
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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
20.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway
18 mi · 24 min · Merritt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 123: New Canaan Avenue
546 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto New Canaan Avenue
115 m · 7 sec · New Canaan Avenue
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Continue on New Norwalk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · New Norwalk Road
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Turn left onto East Avenue
2925 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
74 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
728 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Canaan.
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.
CT 8 South
Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Canaan?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 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?
Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bristol and 28.1 miles from New Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Partly Sunny near New Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Derby
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 Derby.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Canaan. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 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 New Canaan
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 20,115 |
| Coordinates | 41.1467600, -73.4948400 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Canaan (-73.49484, 41.14676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
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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