Origin
Cromwell, CT
Afternoon in Cromwell on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cromwell, CT to Bristol, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cromwell, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cromwell, CT to Bristol, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, CT 72, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 19.2 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and CT 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.1 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 15 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 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and CT 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CT 72
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| CT 72 | 6 mi | 8m |
| West Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Corbin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cromwell, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on Wall Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wall Street
2
Turn right onto CT 99
313 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CT 372
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CT 9 North
5
Merge onto CT 9
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on CT 372
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corbin Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto CT 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 72
10
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 72
Exit 33
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto CT 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 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 | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
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
Bristol, CT
Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 Cromwell, CT to Bristol, CT covers 19.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, CT 72, West 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 9.6 miles from Cromwell, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.09 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 12 decision points packed into just 19.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cromwell, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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