Origin
Bristol, CT
Late night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to Hartford County, CT
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Hartford County, CT
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 4, Farmington Avenue, Scott Swamp Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on CT 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bristol, CT to Hartford County, CT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 6; CT 69 / North Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.7 miles (US 6; CT 69 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Prospect Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 6; CT 69 / North Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; CT 69 / North Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 44 / Albany Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 44 / Albany Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
17 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Turn left onto CT 189 / Bloomfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 4 | 6 mi | 10m |
| Farmington Avenue | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 4
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Hartford County, CT.
1
Start on CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on Scott Swamp Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Scott Swamp Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto CT 10
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Take the exit
275 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto CT 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto CT 4
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
CT 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 44
495 ft
·
15 sec
·
Albany Avenue
12
Turn left onto CT 189
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn left
155 ft
·
11 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hartford County, CT
Late night in Hartford County on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
31 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
31m 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 Hartford County, CT covers 18.8 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 4, Farmington Avenue, Scott Swamp Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.03 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.7 miles (US 6; CT 69 / North Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (Prospect Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, CT to Hartford County, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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