Bristol, Connecticut to Palmer: Road Trip Guide & Distance

46.4 miles 74.6 km · straight line
60.3 miles estimated 97 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Palmer?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Palmer is 46.4 miles (74.6 km) as the crow flies. Palmer is located NE of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.3 miles, taking about 1h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut and Palmer in Massachusetts.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Palmer. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Palmer

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 13min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 28min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Palmer

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Palmer
42.16°N, 72.33°W
America/New_York
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 537.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients