How far is New Hartford, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from New Hartford, CT to Bristol, CT is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hartford and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hartford and Bristol.
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Start on Goose Green Road
8 m · 6 sec · Goose Green Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1124 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike
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Turn right onto River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Avenue
581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue
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Turn straight onto Canton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road
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Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road
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Continue on Main Street
3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1273 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Plainville Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainville Avenue
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Turn right onto Coppermine Road
3040 ft · 1 min · Coppermine Road
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Continue on Stafford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stafford Road
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Continue on Stafford Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Stafford Avenue
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Turn right onto Farmington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue
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Continue on North Street
2057 ft · 36 sec · North Street
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Continue on West Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Hartford 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.
Canton Road
Turn straight onto Canton Road
2.87 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving New Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hartford to Bristol?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from New Hartford and 9.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around New Hartford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Berlin
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hartford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 14.62 mi (23.53 km).
#1 New Hartford
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 6,639 |
| Coordinates | 41.8823200, -72.9770500 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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