How far is Bristol, CT from Westbrook, CT?
The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Westbrook, CT is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Westbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Westbrook.
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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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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 right to continue on CT 9 South: Middletown
2034 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 154: Middlesex Turnpike
2129 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Middlesex Turnpike
2664 ft · 53 sec · Middlesex Turnpike
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Continue on Deep River Road
119 m · 8 sec · Deep River Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
601 ft · 12 sec · Westbrook Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Westbrook Road
49 m · 6 sec · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Westbrook Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbrook Road
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Continue on Essex Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Essex Road
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Continue on Westbrook Place
111 m · 18 sec · Westbrook Place
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
58 m · 3 sec · Boston Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boston Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Westbrook.
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 9 South
Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Westbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Westbrook?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Bristol and 23.2 miles from Westbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Westbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Westbrook. Straight-line distance: 37.24 mi (59.94 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 Westbrook
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.2853800, -72.4475900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westbrook (-72.44759, 41.28538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.58 | $21.17 |
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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