How far is Old Greenwich, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Old Greenwich, CT to Bristol, CT is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Greenwich and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Greenwich and Bristol.
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Start on Sound Beach Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · Sound Beach Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Laddins Rock Road
29 m · 4 sec · Laddins Rock Road
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Turn right onto Harding Road
1302 ft · 54 sec · Harding Road
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Turn left onto Brown House Road
1615 ft · 1 min · Brown House Road
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Turn slight right onto Selleck Street
866 ft · 34 sec · Selleck Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
983 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue
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Turn right onto Baxter Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Baxter Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: New Haven
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CT 25, CT 8: Trumbull, Waterbury
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
25.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Leonard Street, Washington Avenue
911 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Leonard Street
1617 ft · 36 sec · South Leonard Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1873 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
25 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Silver Street Expressway
2419 ft · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
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Continue on Meriden Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Meriden Road
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Turn slight left onto Woodtick Road
2003 ft · 36 sec · Woodtick Road
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Turn straight onto Stillson Road
3245 ft · 1 min · Stillson Road
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Turn right onto Wolcott Street
1.1 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 Old Greenwich 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.
CT 8 North
Keep slight right to continue on CT 8 North: Waterbury, New Haven
25.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Old Greenwich and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Greenwich to Bristol?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Shelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Old Greenwich and 38.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Old Greenwich and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Shelton
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 Shelton.
Union Station
Bridgeport
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Greenwich and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 55.04 mi (88.58 km).
#1 Old Greenwich
Census designated place
| Population | 6,611 |
| Coordinates | 41.0228700, -73.5648500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.40 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
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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