How far is Killingworth, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from Killingworth, CT to Bristol, CT is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.08 mi
00h 46m
Flight
29.45 mi
47.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.08 mi
Kilometers
61.29 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Killingworth
Thu, Oct 15, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killingworth
2026-10-15T13:53
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killingworth
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Killingworth
18.8 mi
00h 23m
To Bristol
19.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Killingworth Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
64ยฐF
Thursday
Using East Haddam as the closest live forecast in the Middlesex County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
63ยฐF
Today
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killingworth and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    43 m ยท 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deep River Road

    148 m ยท 9 sec ยท Deep River Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Higganum Road

    23 m ยท 1 sec ยท Higganum Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Higganum Road

    4.1 mi ยท 8 min ยท Higganum Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Killingworth Road

    4 mi ยท 7 min ยท Killingworth Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward CT 9 North

    2174 ft ยท 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi ยท 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Corbin Avenue

    1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Corbin Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward CT 72 West: Bristol

    1179 ft ยท 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi ยท 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi ยท 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Riverside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m ยท 9 sec ยท Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft ยท 36 sec ยท School Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Street

    22 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killingworth 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CT 9 North
19.8 mi ยท 52%
CT 72 West
6.22 mi ยท 16%
Higganum Road
4.11 mi ยท 11%
Killingworth Road
3.95 mi ยท 10%
Corbin Avenue
1.55 mi ยท 4%
Riverside Avenue
1.35 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

CT 9 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi ยท 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cromwell
00h 23m from Killingworth
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Killingworth and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killingworth to Bristol?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Killingworth and 19.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Killingworth and Sunny near Bristol.

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 Killingworth and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.4 km).

Killingworth

#1 Killingworth

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Population6,340
Coordinates41.3581500, -72.5637000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.563728, 41.358071)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L ยท about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
2.68 gal ยท 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $5.02 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $5.45 $7.30 $14.59
Diesel $6.45 $8.65 $17.29

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Killingworth and Bristol. The current time is 13:53:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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