How far is Plymouth, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from Plymouth, CT to Bristol, CT is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.98 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.35 mi
8.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.35 mi
Kilometers
8.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Thomaston
CT

Town in Connecticut, United States

From Plymouth
3 mi
00h 06m
To Bristol
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Today
Using Weatogue as the closest live forecast in the Hartford County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    7 m · 7 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Canal Street

    2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Park Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Park Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
2.7 mi · 45%
Terryville Road
1.19 mi · 20%
Park Street
1.03 mi · 17%
Allen Street
0.63 mi · 10%
Canal Street
0.4 mi · 7%
West Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

2.7 mi · 00h 04m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomaston
00h 06m from Plymouth
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then 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 Plymouth to Bristol?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Thomaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Plymouth and 3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Thomaston

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

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

RAIL

Berlin

26 mi away
51 Depot Road
RAIL

Meriden Transit Center

27 mi away
60 State Street
RAIL

Wallingford station

32 mi away
37 Hall Avenue
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

34 mi away
One Union Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 5.35 mi (8.61 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Population11,552
Coordinates41.6720400, -73.0528900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-73.052955, 41.672031)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.86 $1.02 $2.04
Diesel $6.00 $1.26 $2.52

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Bristol. The current time is 23:12:51.

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.