Origin
East Haven, CT
Morning in East Haven on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Haven, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT covers 40.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saltonstall Parkway, Frontage Road, Forbes Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 48m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saltonstall Parkway 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 East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT is easy. At 48m 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 East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saltonstall Parkway | — | — |
| Frontage Road | — | — |
| Forbes Avenue | — | — |
| Townsend Avenue | — | — |
| Fairmont Avenue | — | — |
| Farren Avenue | — | — |
| East Ferry Street | — | — |
| I 91 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saltonstall Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Haven, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on Hemingway Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hemingway Avenue
2
Turn left onto Saltonstall Parkway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Saltonstall Parkway
3
Continue on Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Continue on Forbes Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
5
Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Townsend Avenue
6
Continue on Fairmont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Fairmont Avenue
7
Turn right onto Farren Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Farren Avenue
8
Turn left onto East Ferry Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ferry Street
9
Take the ramp right toward I 91 North: Hartford
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 91 North: Hartford
10
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit right toward CT 40: Hamden, Cheshire
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 40: Hamden, Cheshire
12
Keep slight right to continue on CT 10 North: Mount Carmel, Cheshire, Quinnipiac University
325 ft
·
10 sec
·
CT 10 North: Mount Carmel, Cheshire, Quinnipiac University
13
Continue on Whitney Avenue
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whitney Avenue
14
Continue on South Main Street
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highland Avenue
16
Continue on Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cheshire Road
17
Continue on Norton Street
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Norton Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Take the exit left toward I 84 East: Hartford
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 84 East: Hartford
20
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
21
Merge slight left
1.9 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward CT 229: West Street, Bristol
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
CT 229: West Street, Bristol
23
Turn left onto West Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
24
Continue on Middle Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Street
25
Turn left onto Riverside Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Avenue
26
Turn left onto Main Street
276 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto School Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
School Street
28
Turn left onto West Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from East Haven, CT · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from East Haven, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, CT
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristol, CT if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Morning in Bristol on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
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
48m 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 East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT covers 40.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saltonstall Parkway, Frontage Road, Forbes Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 miles from East Haven, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT is easy. At 48m 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 East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Haven, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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