How far is Bristol, CT from Trumbull, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Trumbull, CT is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
38.18 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.37 mi
52.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.18 mi
Kilometers
61.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trumbull
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Trumbull
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Beacon Falls
CT

City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

From Bristol
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Trumbull
19.1 mi
00h 27m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    1624 ft · 30 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Wolcott Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wolcott Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stillson Road

    3245 ft · 59 sec · Stillson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodtick Road

    2003 ft · 38 sec · Woodtick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Meriden Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Silver Street Expressway

    2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Waterbury Road

    1561 ft · 27 sec · Waterbury Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport

    928 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 15 South: Merritt Parkway, New York City

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Merritt Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Merritt Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 127: Trumbull

    1106 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto White Plains Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Plains Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Reservoir Avenue

    652 ft · 15 sec · Reservoir Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Geraldine Place

    81 m · 13 sec · Geraldine Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Geraldine Circle

    563 ft · 26 sec · Geraldine Circle

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Lawrence Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Suzanne Circle

    694 ft · 32 sec · Suzanne Circle

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Moorland Road

    110 m · 16 sec · Moorland Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moorland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 8 South
20.8 mi · 54%
Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 18%
South Main Street
2.15 mi · 6%
Wolcott Street
1.8 mi · 5%
White Plains Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Merritt Parkway
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CT 8 South

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beacon Falls
00h 27m from Bristol
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Beacon Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Bristol and 19.1 miles from Trumbull.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.33 one way or $10.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Beacon Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beacon Falls, 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 Beacon Falls.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
50 Union Avenue
RAIL

Wallingford station

20 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

24 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Bridgeport

31 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Trumbull. Straight-line distance: 32.37 mi (52.09 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Trumbull

Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population35,438
Coordinates41.2428700, -73.2006700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Trumbull (-73.20067, 41.24287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.33
Round trip
$10.65
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.33 $10.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.02 $12.03
Premium $4.86 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $6.00 $8.10 $16.19

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Trumbull. The current time is 02:15:20.

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.