How far is Tiverton, RI from Bristol, RI?

The driving distance from Tiverton, RI to Bristol, RI is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.72 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.46 mi
7.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.18 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.72 mi
Kilometers
12.42 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, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Tiverton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tiverton
2026-04-15T01:06
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 1:18 AM 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 Tiverton
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
Portsmouth
RI

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

From Tiverton
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To Bristol
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Tiverton Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Bristol Weather
RI
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Warwick as the closest live forecast in the Rhode Island weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 138: Portsmouth, Bristol

    876 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Hope Bridge, Bristol

    663 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Boyds Lane

    2420 ft · 43 sec · Boyds Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Hope Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Hope Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ferry Road

    944 ft · 16 sec · Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Metacom Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Metacom Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1630 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    92 m · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tiverton 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
RI 24 South
2.11 mi · 27%
Metacom Avenue
1.94 mi · 25%
Mount Hope Bridge
1.25 mi · 16%
Main Road
1.21 mi · 16%
Boyds Lane
0.46 mi · 6%
Franklin Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

RI 24 South

Take the ramp left toward RI 24 South, RI 138 South: Newport

2.11 mi · 00h 03m

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
+3.2 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portsmouth
00h 06m from Tiverton
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Tiverton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tiverton to Bristol?

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 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?

Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Tiverton and 3.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Tiverton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Kingston station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Westerly station

54 mi away
14 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut

62 mi away
39 Norwich Westerley Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tiverton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.18 km).

Tiverton

#1 Tiverton

Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Population15,569
Coordinates41.6259400, -71.2133800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Rhode Island

Population21,866
Coordinates41.6770500, -71.2661600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Road (-71.213403, 41.62594)
End: (-71.266118, 41.677058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.13
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.07 $2.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.20 $2.41
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $6.00 $1.62 $3.24

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 Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tiverton and Bristol. The current time is 01:06:06.

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.