How far is Bristol, CT from Sherman, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Sherman, CT is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Sherman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Sherman.
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Start on West Street
22 m · 6 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Divinity Street
60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street
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Continue on Park Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Turn left onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 118: Litchfield, Harwinton
1256 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CT 118 West: Torrington, Litchfield
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Litchfield Road
685 ft · 14 sec · Litchfield Road
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Continue on East Street
156 m · 11 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 8 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · East Street
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
1621 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Kent Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Turn left onto Sherman Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road
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Continue on Route 37 East
1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 37 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Sherman.
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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sherman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Sherman?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bristol and 21.9 miles from Sherman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Bristol and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sherman.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 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 Sherman
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,610 |
| Coordinates | 41.5792600, -73.4956800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sherman (-73.49568, 41.57926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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