Origin
West Hartford, CT
Evening in West Hartford on Friday
Local time
7:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hartford, 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
21m
Distance
14 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hartford, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
West Hartford to Bristol is 14 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Farmington Avenue and Scott Swamp Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Connecticut, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more of a navigational challenge than a long-haul journey. It’s an easy, same-day excursion perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without venturing onto major highways.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate through residential and commercial streets, including key segments like Farmington Avenue and Scott Swamp Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.2 miles along Farmington Avenue, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns appear. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through the heart of local communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Farmington Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farmington Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Scott Swamp Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Farmington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CT 10 / Main Street
Turn left onto CT 10 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Scott Swamp Road
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Scott Swamp Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Continue onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington Avenue | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Scott Swamp Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farmington Avenue
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hartford, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on North Main Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Farmington Avenue
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on CT 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto CT 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Scott Swamp Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Scott Swamp Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Swamp Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 6
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Farmington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 6; CT 69
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 69
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
7:48 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
49 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
21m 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 West Hartford, CT to Bristol, CT covers 14 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Farmington Avenue, Scott Swamp Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 miles from West Hartford, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Farmington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (CT 10 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Scott Swamp Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Hartford, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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