Bristol, Connecticut to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.8 miles 99.4 km · straight line
130.2 miles actual route 209.5 km · driving distance
3h 0min estimated drive time
$13 - $15 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
189° S bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Long Island?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Long Island is 61.8 miles (99.4 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located S of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 130.2 miles, taking about 3h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut and Long Island in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Connecticut and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Connecticut to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 0min $13 - $15 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 36min $10–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 51min $16–$46* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Long Island

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 403.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM