How far is Lake Pocotopaug, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Lake Pocotopaug, CT to Bristol, CT is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Pocotopaug and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Pocotopaug and Bristol.
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Start on Lake Drive
945 ft · 26 sec · Lake Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · West High Street
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Continue on Portland-Cobalt Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Portland-Cobalt Road
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Continue on Marlborough Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Marlborough Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Saint John's Square
1101 ft · 38 sec · Saint John's Square
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Corbin Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Corbin Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward CT 72 West: Bristol
1179 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 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 Lake Pocotopaug 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
9.74 mi · 00h 12m
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 Lake Pocotopaug and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Pocotopaug to Bristol?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Lake Pocotopaug and 16.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 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 $4.92 one way or $9.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Pocotopaug and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
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 Berlin.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Hartford Union Station
Wallingford station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Pocotopaug and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 23.23 mi (37.38 km).
#1 Lake Pocotopaug
Census designated place
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 41.5984300, -72.5103700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
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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