How far is Hamden, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Hamden, CT to Bristol, CT is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamden and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamden and Bristol.
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Start on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford
677 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Continue on Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 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 Hamden 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.
Highland Avenue
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamden and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamden to Bristol?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hamden and 12.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hamden and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
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 Cheshire.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamden and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 19.25 mi (30.98 km).
#1 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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