How far is Seymour, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Seymour, CT to Bristol, CT is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seymour and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour and Bristol.
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Start on Bank Street
571 ft · 13 sec · Bank Street
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Continue on Derby Street
1003 ft · 21 sec · Derby Street
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Continue on New Haven Road
615 ft · 16 sec · New Haven Road
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Take the ramp left toward CT 8 North: Waterbury
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 12 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 Seymour 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
Merge slight left
10 mi · 00h 12m
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 Cloudy leaving Seymour and Partly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seymour to Bristol?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 11.6 miles from Seymour and 16.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Seymour and Partly 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 Seymour and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Seymour
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 16,326 |
| Coordinates | 41.3967600, -73.0759400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
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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