How far is Bristol, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to Barrington, RI is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Barrington.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Hope Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hope Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Barrington.
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.
Hope Street
Turn right onto Hope Street
2.64 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Barrington?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Bristol and 3.2 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Westerly station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 4.91 mi (7.9 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.95 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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