How far is Montville, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Montville, CT to Bristol, CT is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montville and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montville and Bristol.
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Start on Raymond Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Raymond Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raymond Hill Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Raymond Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Norwich-Salem Turnpike
1.4 km · 1 min · Norwich-Salem Turnpike
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Continue on Norwich Road
1733 ft · 33 sec · Norwich Road
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Turn right onto Old Colchester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Old Colchester Road
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Continue on Deep River Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Deep River Road
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Continue on Parum Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Parum Road
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Turn left onto Lake Hayward Road
1111 ft · 25 sec · Lake Hayward Road
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Turn right onto New London Road
1169 ft · 28 sec · New London Road
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Take the ramp left toward Hartford: CT 2 West
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
2938 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 17 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 Montville 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.
Hartford
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montville to Bristol?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Glastonbury Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Montville and 31.4 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Glastonbury Center
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 Glastonbury Center.
Hartford Union Station
Berlin
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 43.35 mi (69.76 km).
#1 Montville
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 18,463 |
| Coordinates | 41.4789900, -72.1511900 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
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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