Origin
Bristol, CT
Evening in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Groton, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
63.2 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Groton, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to Groton, CT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, I 95, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 63.2 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 35 miles on CT 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CT 72 / School Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 72 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CT 72 / Pine Street
Turn left onto CT 72 / Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bristol, CT to Groton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
Providence
45 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 35 mi | 41m |
| I 95 | 16.2 mi | 20m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Mitchell Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 35 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Groton, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CT 72
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto CT 72
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
CT 72
Exit 35
Toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Use the slight left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 1B
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CT 9
35 mi
·
41 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 1 North: New London, Providence
10
Merge onto I 95; US 1
16 mi
·
20 min
·
I 95; US 1
11
Take the exit onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1
Exit 85
Toward US 1 North: Thames Street, Downtown Groton
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
226 ft
·
9 sec
14
Continue on North Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Street
15
Continue on Mitchell Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mitchell Street
16
Turn right onto Ledyard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ledyard Avenue
17
Turn sharp right onto Smith Street
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Smith Street
18
Arrive at destination
Smith Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Bristol, CT · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Groton, CT
The final approach into Groton, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.17 one way
$20.35 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Groton, CT
Evening in Groton on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
32 mi in
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
1h 20m 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 Groton, CT covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, I 95, Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 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 $10.17 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 72 / School Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (CT 72 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CT 72 / Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bristol, CT to Groton, CT, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.
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