How far is Oxford, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Oxford, CT to Bristol, CT is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Connecticut.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Bristol.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Oxford Road
1090 ft · 28 sec · Oxford Road
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Turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
1.4 km · 2 min · Chestnut Tree Hill Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Tree Hill Road
1402 ft · 31 sec · Chestnut Tree Hill Road
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Turn right onto Pines Bridge Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pines Bridge Road
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Continue on Marilyn Avenue
119 m · 8 sec · Marilyn Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
6.7 mi · 8 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 Oxford 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.
Wolcott Road
Continue on Wolcott Road
6.79 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Bristol?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Waterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Oxford and 16.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oxford and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Waterbury
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 Waterbury.
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.89 km).
#1 Oxford
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
| Population | 13,250 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339900, -73.1167800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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