How far is Vernon, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Vernon, CT to Bristol, CT is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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
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Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Bristol.
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Start on Washington Street
1900 ft · 52 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Dobson Road
2264 ft · 1 min · Dobson Road
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Turn left onto Hartford Turnpike
2379 ft · 52 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
91 m · 5 sec · Hartford Turnpike
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West
2465 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 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 Vernon 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.
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 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 Vernon and 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 Vernon to Bristol?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
West Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Vernon and 15.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near West 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 West Hartford.
Hartford Union Station
Windsor station
Berlin
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.8187100, -72.4795300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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