How far is Bristol, CT from Storrs, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Storrs, CT is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.77 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.29 mi
60.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.29 mi
Kilometers
60.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.77 mi
Kilometers
73.66 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Storrs
Sat, May 2, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-02T09:03
Arrive Storrs
Sat, May 2, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Hartford
CT

Town of the United States

From Bristol
22.9 mi
00h 31m
To Storrs
22.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Saturday
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
Storrs Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Storrs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Storrs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 35 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Riverside Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 195: Tolland, Mansfield

    1450 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Merrow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Tolland Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Storrs Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mansfield Road

    1859 ft · 1 min · Mansfield Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mansfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Storrs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Street
21.4 mi · 47%
I 84 East
14.4 mi · 31%
Storrs Road
4.31 mi · 9%
Merrow Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Riverside Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
Tolland Turnpike
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hartford
00h 31m from Bristol
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Storrs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Storrs?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Bristol and 22.9 miles from Storrs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Storrs.

Stop Ideas Near East Hartford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Hartford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Hartford.

RAIL

Hartford Union Station

6 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

8 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

21 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Storrs. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Storrs

#2 Storrs

Town in Connecticut

Population15,344
Coordinates41.8084300, -72.2495200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Storrs (-72.24952, 41.80843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Storrs. The current time is 09:03:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.