Origin
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
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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New Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT covers 19.5 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 North Street, Farmington Avenue, Stafford Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | — | — |
| Farmington Avenue | — | — |
| Stafford Avenue | — | — |
| Stafford Road | — | — |
| Coppermine Road | — | — |
| Plainville Avenue | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, CT and New Hartford, CT.
1
Start on West Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Street
3
Continue on Farmington Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Farmington Avenue
4
Turn left onto Stafford Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Stafford Avenue
5
Continue on Stafford Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stafford Road
6
Continue on Stafford Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Stafford Road
7
Continue on Coppermine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coppermine Road
8
Turn left onto Plainville Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Plainville Avenue
9
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Collinsville Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Collinsville Road
12
Continue on Canton Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Canton Road
13
Continue on Burlington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Burlington Avenue
14
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
15
Turn left onto River Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
16
Turn left onto Albany Turnpike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Albany Turnpike
17
Continue on Main Street
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Reservoir Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Reservoir Road
19
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prospect Street
20
Turn right onto Goose Green Road
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Goose Green Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
New Hartford, CT
Afternoon in New Hartford on Thursday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
4 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 New Hartford, CT covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Street, Farmington Avenue, Stafford Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 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 $3.14 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.
The drive from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, CT to New Hartford, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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