How far is New Fairfield, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from New Fairfield, CT to Bristol, CT is about 47 miles (75.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Fairfield and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Fairfield and Bristol.
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Start on the route
61 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Padanaram Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Padanaram Road
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Continue on North Street
955 ft · 37 sec · North Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 7 North, US 6 East, US 202 East: Waterbury, New Milford
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
25.4 mi · 30 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 New Fairfield 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.
Waterbury
Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury
25.4 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Fairfield 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 New Fairfield to Bristol?
The road trip is about 47 miles (75.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from New Fairfield and 25.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
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 Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Fairfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 31.14 mi (50.12 km).
#1 New Fairfield
Town in Connecticut, United States
| Population | 13,792 |
| Coordinates | 41.4664800, -73.4856800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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