How far is Canterbury, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Canterbury, CT to Bristol, CT is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and Bristol.
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Start on Lovell Lane
22 m · 3 sec · Lovell Lane
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Continue on Westminster Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Westminster Road
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
2 mi · 3 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Scotland Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Scotland Road
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Turn right onto North Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Road
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Continue on Bricktop Road
615 ft · 16 sec · Bricktop Road
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Turn right onto Tuckie Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Tuckie Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
89 m · 6 sec · Boston Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Willimantic Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Willimantic Road
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Continue on Jonathan Trumbull Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Trumbull Highway
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Continue on Willimantic Turnpike
3044 ft · 39 sec · Willimantic Turnpike
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Continue on Hop River Road
2 mi · 3 min · Hop River Road
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Turn slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Yankee Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yankee Expressway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street
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Turn left onto West Street
22 m · 1 sec · 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 Canterbury and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Canterbury and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterbury to Bristol?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Canterbury and 30.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canterbury and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bolton
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 Bolton.
Windsor station
Hartford Union Station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 50.52 mi (81.3 km).
#1 Canterbury
Town in Connecticut, USA
| Population | 5,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.6984300, -71.9709100 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.40 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
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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