How far is Bristol, CT from Southbury, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Southbury, CT is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
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.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Southbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Southbury.
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Start on West Street
1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn straight onto Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Turn right onto Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
117 m · 8 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Farm Street
1668 ft · 37 sec · East Farm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1879 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2329 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Bank Street
1312 ft · 30 sec · Bank Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 West
16 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 West
971 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 67: Southbury
860 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
1755 ft · 36 sec · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Southbury.
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.
I 84 West
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Southbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Southbury?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Bristol and 11.2 miles from Southbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Southbury.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Southbury. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.49 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 Southbury
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 19,496 |
| Coordinates | 41.4814800, -73.2131700 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southbury (-73.21317, 41.48148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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