How far is Storrs, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Storrs, CT to Bristol, CT is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Storrs and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Storrs and Bristol.
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Start on Mansfield Road
2142 ft · 2 min · Mansfield Road
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Turn left onto Storrs Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Storrs Road
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Continue on Tolland Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Tolland Turnpike
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Continue on Merrow Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Merrow Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West: Hartford
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
84 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto School Street
1910 ft · 36 sec · School Street
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Turn left 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 Storrs and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 84 West
Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Storrs 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 Storrs to Bristol?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
East Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Storrs and 22.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Storrs and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near East Hartford
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 East Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Windsor Locks
Berlin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Storrs and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 37.29 mi (60.01 km).
#1 Storrs
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 15,344 |
| Coordinates | 41.8084300, -72.2495200 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
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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