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Trip from Bristol, CT to Byram, CT

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bristol, CT, CT

Bristol, CT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, CT to Byram, CT covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, CT 8, Wolcott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

34.8 miles from Bristol, CT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 69.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and CT 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and CT 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near South Main Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 69.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
11.7 mi into trip | ~18m in | South Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
14.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | CT 8

Merge onto CT 8

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.9 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South: New York City
5
41.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward Delavan Avenue, Byram

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 2 Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 27.7 mi 37m
CT 8 26.6 mi 32m
Wolcott Road 6.8 mi 10m
South Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
Wolcott Street 1.8 mi 2m
Meriden Road 0.7 mi 1m
Washington Street 0.7 mi 1m
Stillson Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 27.7 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Byram, CT.

1

Start on CT 69

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West Street
2

Continue on CT 69

1.1 mi · 1 min · Wolcott Street
3

Turn straight onto CT 69

6.8 mi · 10 min · Wolcott Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on CT 69

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wolcott Street
5

Turn left onto CT 69

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Stillson Road
6

Continue on CT 69

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Woodtick Road
7

Continue on CT 69

0.7 mi · 1 min · Meriden Road
8

Continue on CT 69

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Silver Street Expressway
9

Continue on Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
10

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Waterbury Road

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Waterbury Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
13

Merge onto CT 8

27 mi · 32 min · CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 95

28 mi · 37 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 2 Toward Delavan Avenue, Byram Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Frontage Road
18

Turn right onto Delavan Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Delavan Avenue
19

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

497 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street
20

Arrive at destination

Chestnut Street

Trip Plan

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 34.8 miles from Bristol, CT, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.7 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 69.5 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.8 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byram, CT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristol, CT so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Bristol, CT

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, CT.
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 I 95 for about 27.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.8 mi from Bristol, CT · 47m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

35 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

White Plains, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.8 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Byram, CT

The final approach into Byram, CT 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 Byram, CT.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Weir Farm National Historical Park

Weir Farm National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists. Set amidst more than 60 acres of painterly woods, fie...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 52.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.13 one way

$22.25 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $12.20 $24.39
premium $4.83 $13.21 $26.42
diesel $5.64 $15.44 $30.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.30 $3.34
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

Bristol, CT

Morning in Bristol on Monday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Byram, CT

Morning in Byram on Monday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

Temperature spread

40 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 35m 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 Bristol, CT to Byram, CT covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, CT 8, Wolcott Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 miles from Bristol, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.13 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 69.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, CT to Byram, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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