How far is Bristol, CT from New Hartford, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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 Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Hartford.
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Start on West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
2057 ft · 31 sec · North Street
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Continue on Farmington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Turn left onto Stafford Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Stafford Avenue
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Continue on Stafford Road
3075 ft · 1 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
2691 ft · 54 sec · Stafford Road
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Continue on Coppermine Road
3040 ft · 1 min · Coppermine Road
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Turn left onto Plainville Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainville Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1273 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 15 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2369 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
840 ft · 19 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1124 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Goose Green Road
8 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goose Green Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Hartford.
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.
Canton Road
Continue on Canton Road
2.87 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near New Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Hartford?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Bristol and 9.8 miles from New Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near New Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Hartford. Straight-line distance: 14.62 mi (23.53 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 Hartford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 41.8823200, -72.9770500 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hartford (-72.97705, 41.88232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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