How far is Bristol, CT from North Branford, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to North Branford, CT is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and North Branford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and North Branford.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West: Waterbury
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 10: Milldale
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
1151 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 28 sec · Norton Street
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Turn straight onto Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 16 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue
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Take the exit right toward CT 40 South: North Haven
2210 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91 South: New Haven
1830 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 17, CT 80: North Branford
1701 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Middletown Avenue
685 ft · 19 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Continue on Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Turn right
31 m · 7 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 North Branford.
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.
Foxon Road
Continue on Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
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 Likely near North Branford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to North Branford?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Bristol and 16.9 miles from North Branford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near North Branford.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
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 Cheshire.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and North Branford. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 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 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Branford (-72.76732, 41.3276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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