How far is Bristol, CT from Winsted, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Winsted, CT is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.99 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.16 mi
29.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.83 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winsted
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T16:01
Arrive Winsted
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Harwinton
CT

Town in Connecticut

From Bristol
13 mi
00h 16m
To Winsted
13 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Today
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    22 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Divinity Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Divinity Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Park Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 42 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  7. 7

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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

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

    1752 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Park Place

    818 ft · 25 sec · Park Place

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Place

    742 ft · 28 sec · Park Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Place

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
22.1 mi · 85%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 5%
Park Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Allen Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Canal Street
0.4 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

18.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harwinton
00h 16m from Bristol
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Winsted.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Harwinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Bristol and 13 miles from Winsted.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Winsted.

Stop Ideas Near Harwinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harwinton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harwinton.

RAIL

Berlin

29 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

31 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

34 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Windsor station

36 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Winsted. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Winsted

City in Connecticut, United States

Population7,712
Coordinates41.9212100, -73.0601100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Winsted (-73.06011, 41.92121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $5.02 $4.62 $9.23
Premium $5.45 $5.01 $10.02
Diesel $6.45 $5.94 $11.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Winsted. The current time is 16:01:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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