Origin
Barrington, RI
Evening in Barrington on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Barrington, RI to Bristol, RI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
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6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrington, RI
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Bristol, RI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward jaunt in the Northeast, the 6.5-mile trip from Barrington to Bristol, Rhode Island, is an ideal option. This brief drive typically takes about 17 minutes to complete, making it perfect for a spontaneous day trip that requires no overnight planning. You can easily budget around $1 for fuel, keeping your travel costs to a minimum. Because the route is entirely local, you will avoid the stress of highway merging and complex interchanges. It is a practical, efficient connection between two neighboring towns, allowing you to get where you need to go without any unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.2 miles from Barrington, RI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway driving. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, Child Street, and Arlington Avenue to reach your destination. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on North Main Street, but overall, the road requires your full attention due to the frequent turns. You will find yourself navigating typical local road conditions, which makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Prepare for a steady, hands-on journey that keeps you moving through the local landscape at a consistent pace.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Metacom Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near RI 103 / Child Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (RI 103 / Child Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (RI 136 / Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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RI 103 / Child Street
Turn left onto RI 103 / Child Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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RI 136 / Arlington Avenue
Turn right onto RI 136 / Arlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Franklin Street
Turn right onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metacom Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| County Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Child Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arlington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metacom Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington, RI and Bristol, RI.
1
Start on RI 103; RI 114
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
2
Continue on RI 103; RI 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto RI 103
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Child Street
4
Turn right onto RI 136
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Arlington Avenue
5
Turn straight onto RI 136
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Metacom Avenue
6
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Franklin Street
7
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn left
301 ft
·
22 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is such a short, 17-minute commute, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about pacing long stretches or scheduling rest breaks, as the distance is quite manageable. Given that you will be navigating local streets, keep an eye out for standard town traffic and changing speed limits as you transition between roads. Because fuel costs are negligible at approximately $1, you can focus your energy on navigating the turns along the route rather than worrying about gas logistics. Use the brevity of the trip to your advantage by planning a spontaneous departure that fits your personal schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 3.2 miles from Barrington, RI, or about 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 6.5 miles or 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.2 miles or 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, RI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barrington, RI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barrington, RI
This is one driving day of about 6.5 miles and 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrington, RI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Metacom Avenue for about 3.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.2 mi from Barrington, RI · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 6.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.2 miles from Barrington, RI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, RI
The final approach into Bristol, RI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, RI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, RI
Evening in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
3 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrington, RI to Bristol, RI covers 6.5 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Metacom Avenue, County Road, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from Barrington, RI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (RI 103 / Child Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (RI 136 / Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Barrington, RI to Bristol, RI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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