How far is Burlington, CT from Bristol, CT?
Fastest route
The distance from Burlington, Connecticut to Bristol, Connecticut 06010 is approximately 8.4 miles (13.5 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 15 minutes.
Directions
- 🚗 Head west on CT-4 W toward George Washington Turnpike for 0.3 miles.
- 🚗 Turn left onto CT-69 S and continue for 7.0 miles.
- 🚗 Turn right onto North St and drive for 0.4 miles.
- 🚗 Turn left onto West St and continue for 0.7 miles.
- 🚗 Turn left onto School St for a short distance.
- 🚗 Arrive at Bristol, Connecticut 06010.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚦 Check for real-time traffic updates to find the fastest route.
- ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey.
- 🛣️ Familiarize yourself with the route and landmarks before starting the trip.
- 🕑 Allow extra time for potential delays, especially during peak hours.
- 🗺️ Use a navigation app or GPS device for easy navigation.
- 🚧 Stay alert and obey all traffic signs and signals during the drive.
- 🚙 Carpool with friends or colleagues to reduce environmental impact and share costs.
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This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
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.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Bristol.
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Start on the route
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Spielman Highway
1840 ft · 33 sec · Spielman Highway
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Turn left onto Milford Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Milford Street
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Continue on Burlington Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto North Street
2057 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Bristol.
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.
Milford Street
Turn left onto Milford Street
4.43 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Bristol?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Burlington and 4.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Plainville
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 Plainville.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 6.79 mi (10.92 km).
#1 Burlington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 9,748 |
| Coordinates | 41.7692600, -72.9645500 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.
| Population | 59,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.6717600, -72.9492700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
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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