Trip from Bristol, CT to Hayden, CT

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 84, I 91, Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Bristol, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Bristol, CT to Hayden, CT?

The route from Bristol, CT to Hayden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

29.5 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 38m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 44m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 48m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, CT to Hayden, CT covers 29.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 84, I 91, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on I 84.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and I 91. 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 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

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 11 key points

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

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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.

7

18.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 51 Toward I 91 North: Springfield

8

28 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward Kennedy Road, Center Street

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 39 & 41 Toward Kennedy Road, Center Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 84	12.2 mi	16m
I 91	8.4 mi	10m
Pine Street	4.9 mi	6m
Riverside Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
Hayden Station Road	0.8 mi	2m
Archer Road	0.4 mi	<1m
School Street	0.4 mi	<1m
Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 84 — 12.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Hayden, 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 right at fork onto I 84

12 mi · 16 min · I 84

Use the slight right lane.

7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 51 Toward I 91 North: Springfield Use the slight right lane.

8

Merge onto I 91

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 91

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Exit 39 & 41 Toward Kennedy Road, Center Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Continue on Archer Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Archer Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

11

Turn right onto Hayden Station Road

347 ft · 11 sec · Hayden Station Road

Use the right lane.

12

Continue on Hayden Station Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Hayden Station Road

13

Continue on Hayden Station Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hayden Station Road

14

Arrive at destination

Hayden Station Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.75 one way

$9.50 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$5.23	$10.45
premium	$4.86	$5.65	$11.30
diesel	$5.61	$6.51	$13.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.10	$1.42
Efficient EV	7.4	$2.58	$1.18
EV Truck/SUV	11.8	$4.13	$1.89

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.

Forecast as of Mar 4, 2022

Origin

Bristol, CT

Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

4:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hayden, CT

Afternoon in Hayden on Thursday

Local time

4:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

8 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

41m 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 Hayden, CT covers 29.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 84, I 91, 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 14.8 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 $4.75 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

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.

The route from Bristol, CT to Hayden, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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