How far is Easton, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Easton, CT to Bristol, CT is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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 Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Bristol.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Center Road
13 m · 3 sec · Center Road
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Turn right onto Morehouse Road
1962 ft · 1 min · Morehouse Road
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Turn right onto Westport Road
1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road
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Continue on Stepney Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stepney Road
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Continue on Easton Road
2714 ft · 1 min · Easton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Botsford Hill Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Botsford Hill Road
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Continue on Toddy Hill Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Toddy Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Berkshire Road
74 m · 4 sec · Berkshire Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
2056 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward University of Connecticut Campus
1462 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
668 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Union Street
580 ft · 17 sec · Union Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
903 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
687 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Cherry Street
150 m · 11 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Long Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wolcott Street
1.3 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 Easton 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.
Berkshire Road
Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Easton and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Easton to Bristol?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Easton and 25.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easton and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.87 km).
#1 Easton
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,466 |
| Coordinates | 41.2528700, -73.2973400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
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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