How far is Bristol, CT from Preston City, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Preston City, CT is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Preston City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Preston City.
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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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4
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 left to continue on CT 9 North: Newington
2899 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 175: Newington
1137 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Wells Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Wells Road
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Turn right onto Spring Street
2720 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
3 mi · 4 min · Maple Street
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 2 East: Norwich
1622 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2125 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown: CT 2 East, CT 32 South
2890 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Broadway
3045 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Continue on Union Street
1856 ft · 37 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
610 ft · 24 sec · Broadway
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
90 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2988 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Shetucket Turnpike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Shetucket Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Shetucket Turnpike
1539 ft · 34 sec · Old Shetucket Turnpike
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Turn left onto Jewett City Road
141 m · 12 sec · Jewett City Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 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 Preston City.
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 2 East
Keep slight right
19.3 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Sunny near Preston City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Preston City?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Terramuggus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Bristol and 30.9 miles from Preston City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Sunny near Preston City.
Stop Ideas Near Terramuggus
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 Terramuggus.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Preston City. Straight-line distance: 51.35 mi (82.64 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 Preston City
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 5,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.5289900, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston City (-71.97396, 41.52899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.85 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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