Origin
Newington, CT
Late night in Newington on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newington, CT to Bristol, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newington, CT
David Kanigan
Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
Newington, CT to Bristol, CT is 13.6 miles and takes about 20m via CT 72, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut and the Northeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two points. It's a drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a winding exploration. You'll find it's a practical choice for a quick transit, especially if you're looking to minimize travel time. Consider this route when you need a simple, no-fuss journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 67% of it on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 7.8 miles primarily on CT 72, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. The route is characterized as highway-focused, meaning you can expect a more direct and less obstructed drive compared to winding local roads. As you travel, the main roads like CT 72, Cedar Street, and Riverside Avenue will guide you efficiently to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 72 and Cedar Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward CT 72: Bristol, Downtown New Britain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A-B
Toward CT 72: Bristol, Downtown New Britain
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37A
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Newington, CT to Bristol, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Britain along the way.
New Britain
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 72 | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Cedar Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CT 9 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 72
— 7.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newington, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on CT 176
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CT 175
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedar Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CT 175
468 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward CT 9 South: Middletown
5
Merge onto CT 9
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
CT 9
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 37A-B
Toward CT 72: Bristol, Downtown New Britain
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 37A
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
8
Continue on CT 72
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
CT 72
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 72
Exit 33
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit onto CT 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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.
Destination
Bristol, CT
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:33 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
50 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
20m 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 Newington, CT to Bristol, CT covers 13.6 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 72, Cedar Street, Riverside Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Newington, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 10 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Newington, CT to Bristol, CT, road signs begin pointing toward New Britain along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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