How far is Bristol, CT from New Fairfield, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to New Fairfield, CT is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Fairfield.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
117 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Farm Street
1668 ft · 37 sec · East Farm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1879 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2329 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bank Street
1312 ft · 30 sec · Bank Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West
16 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 37: New Fairfield
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 37: New Fairfield
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Street
130 m · 14 sec · North Street
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Fairfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Fairfield?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Bristol and 21.4 miles from New Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Rain Showers near New Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 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 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Fairfield (-73.48568, 41.46648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
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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