Bristol, Connecticut to Pittsfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.9 miles 89.9 km · straight line
72.6 miles estimated 116.9 km · driving distance
1h 28min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Pittsfield?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Pittsfield is 55.9 miles (89.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsfield is located NNW of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 72.6 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut and Pittsfield 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 28min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 46min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Pittsfield

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Pittsfield
42.45°N, 73.25°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 445.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients