How far is Bristol, CT from Pawcatuck, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Pawcatuck, CT is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Pawcatuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Pawcatuck.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Pine Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 72 East: New Britain
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 234: Stonington
1338 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Pequot Trail
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pequot Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broad Street
2496 ft · 48 sec · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
6 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Pawcatuck.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
CT 9 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Pawcatuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Pawcatuck?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Bristol and 37.8 miles from Pawcatuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Pawcatuck.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
Old Saybrook station
New London Union Station
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Pawcatuck. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.47 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 Pawcatuck
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 5,624 |
| Coordinates | 41.3773200, -71.8336800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawcatuck (-71.83368, 41.37732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $4.40 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $13.35 | $26.70 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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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