How far is Orleans, NY from Bristol, NY?
The driving distance from Orleans, NY to Bristol, NY is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and Bristol.
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Start on Main Street Orleans
124 m · 18 sec · Main Street Orleans
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Turn right onto County Road 23
630 ft · 18 sec · County Road 23
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Turn right onto County Road 20
36 m · 9 sec · County Road 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 488
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 488
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Turn left onto State Route 21
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Gibson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Gibson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
2274 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Continue on Bristol Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Bristol Road
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Turn right onto Fisher Hill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fisher Hill Road
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Continue on County Road 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orleans 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.
State Highway 488
Turn left onto State Highway 488
6.07 mi · 00h 09m
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 Orleans and Partly Sunny then 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 Orleans to Bristol?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Canandaigua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Orleans and 9.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Orleans and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Canandaigua
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 Canandaigua.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Orleans
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 42.9186800, -77.1144200 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
City in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 42.8453400, -77.4241600 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-77.42416, 42.84534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
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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