Origin
Bristol, CT
Evening in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Derby, CT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, CT
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Derby, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to Derby, CT covers 28.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 8, Wolcott Road, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on CT 8. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bristol, CT to Derby, CT covers 28.3 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 8 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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.
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
Navigation decision point
Toward CT 8 South: Bridgeport
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
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Seymour Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
4
28.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| 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 |
| Elizabeth Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Derby, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
CT 8
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward Seymour Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto Seymour Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Seymour Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto Elizabeth Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Elizabeth Street
17
Turn left
86 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn slight right
7 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.11 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Derby, CT
Evening in Derby on Thursday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
40m 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 Derby, CT covers 28.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 8, Wolcott Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 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 $4.56 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 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (CT 8): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, CT to Derby, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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