How far is Bristol, RI from Middletown, RI?
The driving distance from Bristol, RI to Middletown, RI is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Middletown.
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Start on the route
92 m · 25 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Metacom Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Metacom Avenue
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Continue on Metacom Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Metacom Avenue
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Turn straight onto Ferry Road
1081 ft · 18 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Mount Hope Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Bristol Ferry Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bristol Ferry Road
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Turn right onto West Main Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Road
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Take the ramp straight
4.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Middletown.
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.
West Main Road
Take the ramp straight
4.46 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Middletown?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Bristol and 5.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.76 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 21,866 |
| Coordinates | 41.6770500, -71.2661600 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Town in Rhode Island
| Population | 15,803 |
| Coordinates | 41.5456600, -71.2914400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-71.29144, 41.54566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
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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