How far is Middlebury, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Middlebury, CT to Bristol, CT is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middlebury and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury and Bristol.
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Start on Middlebury Store Road
53 m · 8 sec · Middlebury Store Road
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Turn slight right onto Whittemore Road
93 m · 10 sec · Whittemore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Middlebury Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Middlebury Road
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Continue on Chase Parkway
1160 ft · 20 sec · Chase Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East: Hartford
3066 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 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 Middlebury 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.
Wolcott Road
Continue on Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Middlebury and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middlebury to Bristol?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Middlebury and 12.4 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middlebury and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Wolcott
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 Wolcott.
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 13.56 mi (21.82 km).
#1 Middlebury
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 7,829 |
| Coordinates | 41.5278700, -73.1276100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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