How far is Washington, CT from Bristol, CT?
The driving distance from Washington, CT to Bristol, CT is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Bristol.
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Start on Old North Road
10 m · 2 sec · Old North Road
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Turn right onto Wykeham Road
113 m · 11 sec · Wykeham Road
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Turn right onto Green Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Green Hill Road
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Turn right onto Bee Brook Road
1448 ft · 31 sec · Bee Brook Road
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Turn right onto Blackville Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Blackville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Litchfield Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Litchfield Road
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Continue on Lakeside Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lakeside Road
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Continue on West Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Continue on Thomaston Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Thomaston Road
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Continue on Branch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Branch Road
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Turn left onto Watertown Road
108 m · 6 sec · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Pine Hill Road
2302 ft · 41 sec · Pine Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, CT 222: Thomaston, Bristol
1238 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 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 Washington 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.
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
3.37 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Washington and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Bristol?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Washington and 11.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Morris
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 Morris.
Berlin
Meriden Transit Center
Wallingford station
Hartford Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 18.86 mi (30.36 km).
#1 Washington
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 3,419 |
| Coordinates | 41.6314800, -73.3106700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $5.45 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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