How far is North Branford, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from North Branford, CT to Bristol, CT is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Branford and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Branford and Bristol.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Foxon Road
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Continue on Foxon Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Foxon Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CT 17 North, I 91 North: Hartford
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Middletown Avenue
1387 ft · 34 sec · Middletown Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 91 North: Hartford
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward CT 40: Hamden, Cheshire
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 10 North: Mount Carmel, Cheshire, Quinnipiac University
99 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cheshire Road
1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road
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Continue on Norton Street
2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
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Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford
677 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street
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Continue on Middle Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 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 North Branford 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.
Foxon Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Foxon Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving North Branford and Clear near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Branford to Bristol?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from North Branford and 17.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Branford and Clear near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
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 Cheshire.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Branford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 North Branford
City in Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 14,066 |
| Coordinates | 41.3276000, -72.7673200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
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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