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Trip from Mansfield, MI to New Bristol Location, MI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

24m

Distance

13.4 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

Downtown Mansfield, MI, MI

Mansfield, MI

Alexander Krivitskiy

Downtown New Bristol Location, MI, MI

New Bristol Location, MI

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Trip Overview

This short, 13.4-mile drive from Mansfield to New Bristol Location in Michigan should take you about 24 minutes to complete. Primarily using M 69 and Crystal Avenue, this route is best suited as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical option for local travel within the Midwest region. The drive's profile suggests a turn-heavy local experience, so don't expect long stretches of open highway. Consider this a quick hop rather than an extensive journey.

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

6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 7% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles along M 69. As you navigate Lind Road and Crystal Avenue, you'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the local landscape, with frequent turns and changes in scenery. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for a more engaged driving experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
M 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street

Turn right onto US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue

Turn left onto US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 141

Turn right onto US 141

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
11.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | Lind Road

Turn left onto Lind Road

Navigation decision point

3
12.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | New Bristol Road

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
M 69 9.3 mi 13m
Lind Road 1.5 mi 5m
Crystal Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
US 141 0.9 mi 1m
New Bristol Road 0.5 mi 1m
North 5th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: M 69 — 9.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, MI and New Bristol Location, MI.

1

Start on M 69

9.3 mi · 13 min · M 69
2

Turn right onto US 2; US 141

381 ft · 12 sec · North 5th Street
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto US 2; US 141

1.1 mi · 1 min · Crystal Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 141

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 141
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Lind Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Lind Road
6

Turn left onto New Bristol Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · New Bristol Road
7

Arrive at destination

New Bristol Road

Trip Plan

Given its short 24-minute duration, this 13.4-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can leave whenever suits you best, and there's no need to rush or plan for multiple stops. The $2 fuel cost means you likely won't need to worry about finding gas stations along the way. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns, especially as you transition from M 69 onto Lind Road and then Crystal Avenue, to ensure you stay on course without unnecessary backtracking.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 miles.

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 13.4 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 6.7 miles or 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Bristol Location, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mansfield, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Mansfield, MI

This is one driving day of about 13.4 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on M 69 for about 9.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.7 mi from Mansfield, MI · 10m into the drive

Downtown Norway, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norway, MI

7 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

Norway, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norway, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Bristol Location, MI

The final approach into New Bristol Location, MI 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 New Bristol Location, MI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.09 one way

$4.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.30 $4.60
premium $4.89 $2.58 $5.16
diesel $5.61 $2.96 $5.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.17 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Mansfield, MI

Afternoon in Mansfield on Wednesday

Local time

4:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Bristol Location, MI

Afternoon in New Bristol Location on Wednesday

Local time

4:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Norway, MI

7 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

24m 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 Mansfield, MI to New Bristol Location, MI covers 13.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are M 69, Lind Road, Crystal Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Mansfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (US 2; US 141 / North 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (US 2; US 141 / Crystal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 141): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mansfield, MI to New Bristol Location, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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