How far is Bristol, NY from Orleans, NY?
The driving distance from Bristol, NY to Orleans, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Orleans.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Orleans.
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Start on County Road 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 2
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Continue on Fisher Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fisher Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bristol Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Bristol Road
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Continue on Bristol Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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Continue on State Route 21
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Turn right onto State Highway 488
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 488
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Turn right onto County Road 20
36 m · 7 sec · County Road 20
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Turn left onto County Road 23
630 ft · 18 sec · County Road 23
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Turn left onto Main Street Orleans
124 m · 18 sec · Main Street Orleans
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street Orleans
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Orleans.
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.
State Highway 488
Turn right onto State Highway 488
6.07 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Orleans.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Orleans?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Canandaigua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Bristol and 10.1 miles from Orleans.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Orleans.
Stop Ideas Near Canandaigua
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 Canandaigua.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Bristol
City in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 42.8453400, -77.4241600 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orleans
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.9186800, -77.1144200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street Orleans (-77.114542, 42.91877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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