How far is Pomfret, CT from Bristol, CT?

The driving distance from Pomfret, CT to Bristol, CT is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.55 mi
01h 13m
Flight
53.18 mi
85.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.18 mi
Kilometers
85.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.55 mi
Kilometers
97.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Pomfret
Wed, Sep 23, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pomfret
2026-09-23T14:59
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Sep 23, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pomfret
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bolton
CT

Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States

From Pomfret
29.8 mi
00h 36m
To Bristol
30.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pomfret Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Lebanon as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
Bristol Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Wednesday
Using Wolcott as the closest live forecast in the Connecticut weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deerfield Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deerfield Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Brayman Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Brayman Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastford Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastford Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hartford Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hartford Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Ashford Center Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ashford Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pompey Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pompey Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Squaw Hollow Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Squaw Hollow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Middle Turnpike

    5 mi · 8 min · Middle Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Boston Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2856 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    84 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto School Street

    1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pomfret and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boston Turnpike
40.3 mi · 67%
Middle Turnpike
4.98 mi · 8%
Brayman Hollow Road
3.69 mi · 6%
Ashford Center Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Squaw Hollow Road
2.27 mi · 4%
Hartford Turnpike
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Boston Turnpike

Keep slight right

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 36m from Pomfret
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pomfret 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 Pomfret to Bristol?

The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Pomfret and 30.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pomfret and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

20 mi away
41 Central St.
RAIL

Hartford Union Station

21 mi away
One Union Place
RAIL

Windsor Locks

23 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Berlin

31 mi away
51 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pomfret and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 53.18 mi (85.58 km).

Pomfret

#1 Pomfret

Town in Connecticut, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates41.8976000, -71.9625700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.

Population59,734
Coordinates41.6717600, -72.9492700
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.962626, 41.897569)
End: School Street (-72.949282, 41.67182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.25
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $9.63 $19.25
Mid-grade $5.07 $10.85 $21.70
Premium $5.49 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $6.47 $13.85 $27.71

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pomfret and Bristol. The current time is 14:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.