Origin
Westbrook, CT
Evening in Westbrook on Thursday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westbrook, CT to Bristol, CT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westbrook, CT
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Bristol, CT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westbrook, CT to Bristol, CT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CT 9, CT 72, Essex Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on CT 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 46.5 miles, with most of the trip on CT 9 and CT 72. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on CT 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CT 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 9 and CT 72. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 35.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
38.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the ramp toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
7
40.3 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
CT 72 / School Street
Turn right onto CT 72 / School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
46.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
CT 69 / West Street
Turn left onto CT 69 / West Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 9 | 29.8 mi | 35m |
| CT 72 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Essex Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Corbin Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverside Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Westbrook Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Plains Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| School Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 9
— 29.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook, CT and Bristol, CT.
1
Start on US 1
190 ft
·
5 sec
·
Boston Post Road
2
Turn right onto Westbrook Place
363 ft
·
12 sec
·
Westbrook Place
3
Continue on CT 153
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Essex Road
4
Continue on CT 153
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Westbrook Road
5
Continue on CT 153
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Plains Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward CT 9 North
7
Merge onto CT 9
30 mi
·
35 min
·
CT 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on CT 372
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Corbin Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward CT 72 West: Bristol
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto CT 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
CT 72
12
Keep slight right at fork onto CT 72
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
CT 72
Exit 33
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit onto CT 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverside Avenue
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto CT 72
276 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto CT 72
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
School Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto CT 69
71 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Street
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
CT 69
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Westbrook, CT · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Westbrook, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, CT
The final approach into Bristol, CT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.90 | $17.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Middletown, CT
23 mi in
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
16 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
1h 2m 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 Westbrook, CT to Bristol, CT covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CT 9, CT 72, Essex Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 miles from Westbrook, CT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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 46.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 35.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles (CT 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westbrook, CT to Bristol, CT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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