How far is North Haven, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from North Haven, CT to Bristol, CT is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
29.56 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.95 mi
32.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.56 mi
Kilometers
47.58 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Mon, Jun 1, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in North Haven
Mon, Jun 1, 2:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Haven
2026-06-01T13:37
Arrive Bristol
Mon, Jun 1, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Haven
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
Cheshire
CT

Town in Connecticut

From North Haven
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Bristol
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
North Haven Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
65°F
This Afternoon
Using Hamden as the closest live forecast in the New Haven County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Monday
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Haven and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Haven and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    8 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clintonville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clintonville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bishop Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Bishop Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridge Road

    1671 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Davis Road

    1107 ft · 22 sec · Davis Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Ives Street

    1139 ft · 25 sec · Ives Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whitney Avenue

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Whitney Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Cheshire Road

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Cheshire Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Norton Street

    2138 ft · 30 sec · Norton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1151 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford

    677 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2735 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol

    1444 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Middle Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Middle Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Riverside Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Haven 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 15%
Whitney Avenue
3.71 mi · 13%
South Main Street
3.35 mi · 11%
I 84 East
2.51 mi · 8%
West Street
2.49 mi · 8%
Middle Street
1.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highland Avenue

Continue on Highland Avenue

4.35 mi · 00h 05m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheshire
00h 19m from North Haven
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Haven to Bristol?

The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from North Haven and 17.8 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.10 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Cheshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheshire, 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 Cheshire.

RAIL

Wallingford station

8 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

9 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Berlin

19 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
50 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Haven and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 19.95 mi (32.11 km).

North Haven

#1 North Haven

Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Population23,556
Coordinates41.3909300, -72.8595400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-72.859585, 41.390944)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.95 L · about $4.10
Round trip
$8.21
2.08 gal · 7.9 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.10 $8.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.86 $5.05 $10.10
Diesel $6.00 $6.24 $12.47

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Haven and Bristol. The current time is 13:37:25.

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.