How far is Deep River, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from Deep River, CT to Bristol, CT is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.18 mi
00h 42m
Flight
33.11 mi
53.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.11 mi
Kilometers
53.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.06 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Deep River
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deep River
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deep River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Cromwell
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Deep River
19.3 mi
00h 21m
To Bristol
19.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Deep River Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Thursday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deep River and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deep River and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    4 m · 2 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Street

    3045 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North: Middletown

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Corbin Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Corbin Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CT 72 West: Bristol

    1179 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deep River and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
28.5 mi · 73%
CT 72 West
6.22 mi · 16%
Corbin Avenue
1.55 mi · 4%
Riverside Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
Elm Street
0.58 mi · 1%
School Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 21m from Deep River
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Deep River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deep River to Bristol?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Deep River and 19.9 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Deep River is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Cromwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cromwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cromwell.

RAIL

Berlin

11 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

14 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

19 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Wallingford station

21 mi away
37 Hall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deep River and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 33.11 mi (53.29 km).

Deep River

#1 Deep River

Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates41.3856500, -72.4356400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-72.435682, 41.385622)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deep River and Bristol. The current time is 06:45:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.