Origin
Prospect, CT
Morning in Prospect on Saturday
Local time
9:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect, 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
24m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Prospect, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
Prospect, CT to Bristol, CT is 14.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Wolcott Road, Scott Road, and Wolcott Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a quick hop between towns. It's ideal for a day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploring your destination without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles contributing to its 14.6-mile length. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along Wolcott Road. As you progress, the drive will likely feel like a series of connected local roads rather than a continuous highway experience. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you navigate through residential and commercial areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wolcott Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 early in the drive near CT 69 / New Haven Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 69 / New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Scott Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Scott Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CT 69 / New Haven Road
Turn right onto CT 69 / New Haven Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Scott Road
Turn right onto Scott Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Scott Road
Continue onto Scott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Frost Road
Turn right onto Frost Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wolcott Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Scott Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Wolcott Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Frost Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Waterbury Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Stillson Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wolcott Road
— 6.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on CT 68
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union City Road
2
Turn right onto CT 69
492 ft
·
9 sec
·
New Haven Road
3
Continue on CT 69
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waterbury Road
4
Turn right onto Scott Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
5
Continue on Scott Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Scott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Turn right onto Frost Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Frost Road
8
Turn right onto CT 69
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stillson Road
9
Turn right onto CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
10
Continue on CT 69
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Wolcott Road
11
Continue on CT 69
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolcott Street
12
Continue on CT 69
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Street
13
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
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
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
9:23 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
8 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
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 Prospect, CT to Bristol, CT covers 14.6 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wolcott Road, Scott Road, Wolcott Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Prospect, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CT 69 / New Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Scott Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Scott Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Prospect, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Weir Farm National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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