How far is Bristol, CT from Woodstock, CT?

The driving distance from Bristol, CT to Woodstock, CT is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
64.91 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.74 mi
86.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.91 mi
Kilometers
104.46 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Woodstock
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Rockville
CT

Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Bristol
32.4 mi
00h 44m
To Woodstock
32.6 mi
00h 44m

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
Woodstock Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.8 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 190: Union

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Buckley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buckley Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bigelow Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bigelow Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lawson Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 169

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Route 169

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 169

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
26.8 mi · 41%
Pine Street
21.4 mi · 33%
Old Turnpike Road
6.33 mi · 10%
Route 169
3.33 mi · 5%
Bigelow Hollow Road
2.28 mi · 4%
Buckley Highway
1.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

26.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville
00h 44m from Bristol
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Rockville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Bristol and 32.6 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockville

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

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

RAIL

Windsor Locks

15 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

16 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

22 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

29 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.49 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

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

#2 Woodstock

Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States

Population7,834
Coordinates41.9484300, -71.9739600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-72.94927, 41.67176)
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $10.07
Round trip
$20.14
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.07 $20.14
Mid-grade $5.02 $11.49 $22.99
Premium $5.45 $12.47 $24.94
Diesel $6.45 $14.78 $29.55

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 Woodstock. The current time is 12:53:31.

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.