How far is Sherman, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Sherman, CT to Bristol, CT is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman and Bristol.
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Start on Route 37 East
1.4 mi · 4 min · Route 37 East
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Continue on Sherman Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sherman Road
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Turn right onto Kent Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Kent Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2650 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto East Street
1621 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Park Lane Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Park Lane Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Litchfield Road
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Continue on New Milford Turnpike
2.9 mi · 3 min · New Milford Turnpike
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Continue on Litchfield Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Litchfield Turnpike
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Continue on Bantam Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Bantam Road
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Continue on West Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on East Street
81 m · 7 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Street
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Turn right onto Northfield Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Northfield Road
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Turn left onto Meadow Street
819 ft · 29 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1921 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn straight onto Canal Street
2108 ft · 44 sec · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Terryville Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Terryville Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 1 min · Park Street
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Turn right onto West Street
22 m · 1 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 Sherman 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.
Northfield Road
Turn right onto Northfield Road
7.23 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sherman and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Bristol?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Bantam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Sherman and 17.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sherman and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bantam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cornwall Town Hall
Plymouth Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bantam.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.57 km).
#1 Sherman
Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 3,610 |
| Coordinates | 41.5792600, -73.4956800 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Premium | $5.44 | $7.19 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
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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