Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Bristol, CT to Hebron, CT covers 37.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 2, Pine Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on CT 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 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
18.6 miles from Bristol, CT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
The drive from Bristol, CT to Hebron, CT covers 37.2 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near CT 72.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 37.2 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 6.7 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72 toward CT 72 East: New Britain
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 9 North: Newington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 175: Newington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward CT 2 East: Norwich
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CT 66: Willimantic, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Bristol, CT and Hebron, CT, road signs point toward Middletown and Willimantic.
Middletown
Willimantic
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 2 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pine Street | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Maple Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| CT 72 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Wells Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hebron Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and Hebron, CT.
Start on CT 69
Turn right onto CT 72
Turn left onto CT 72
Turn right onto CT 72
Turn left onto CT 72
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 72
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto CT 9
Take the exit
Turn right onto CT 175
Continue on CT 175
Turn right onto Spring Street
Turn left onto CT 3
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CT 2
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 2
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Continue on CT 66
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto CT 85
Arrive at destination
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.
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 37.2 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, CT than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 37.2 miles and 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Bristol, CT · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 37.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Bristol, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hebron, 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 Hebron, CT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hebron on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
12°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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