How far is Darien, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Darien, CT to Bristol, CT is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darien and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darien and Bristol.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Post Road
2939 ft · 57 sec · Post Road
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Turn right onto Old Kings Highway North
844 ft · 22 sec · Old Kings Highway North
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: New Haven
887 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
25.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
911 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1617 ft · 36 sec · South Leonard Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1873 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
25 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Turn slight left onto Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 36 sec · Woodtick Road
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Turn straight onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 1 min · Stillson Road
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on Wolcott Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
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Continue on Wolcott Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wolcott Street
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Continue on West Street
1624 ft · 28 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 Darien 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.
CT 8 North
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
25.4 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Darien and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darien to Bristol?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 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?
Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Darien and 34.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Darien and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Shelton
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 Shelton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darien and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 49.05 mi (78.94 km).
#1 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.0787100, -73.4692900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.07 | $20.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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