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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.67 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.62 mi
23.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.62 mi
Kilometers
23.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.67 mi
Kilometers
31.65 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in New Hartford
Thu, Apr 16, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hartford
2026-04-16T09:45
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Hartford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burlington
CT

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

From New Hartford
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Bristol
9.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Thursday
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Goose Green Road

    8 m · 6 sec · Goose Green Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1124 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reservoir Road

    840 ft · 27 sec · Reservoir Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Albany Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Albany Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Burlington Avenue

    581 ft · 12 sec · Burlington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Canton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Canton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Collinsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Collinsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3109 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1273 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Plainville Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainville Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coppermine Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Coppermine Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Stafford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stafford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Stafford Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Stafford Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Farmington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Farmington Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Street

    2057 ft · 36 sec · North Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
3.04 mi · 15%
Canton Road
2.87 mi · 15%
Farmington Avenue
2.02 mi · 10%
Albany Turnpike
1.89 mi · 10%
Stafford Avenue
1.83 mi · 9%
River Road
1.56 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
00h 17m from New Hartford
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.

RAIL

Berlin

22 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

23 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor station

28 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

29 mi away
60 State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hartford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 14.62 mi (23.53 km).

New Hartford

#1 New Hartford

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population6,639
Coordinates41.8823200, -72.9770500
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Goose Green Road (-72.977051, 41.882327)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Connecticut · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hartford and Bristol. The current time is 09:45:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.