How long is the commute from Bristol, CT?
Workers who live in Bristol, CT take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Bristol get to work
| Means of transportation | Bristol | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±2.7 points) | 74.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±1.7 points) | 12.7% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Bristol, the average commute is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (28.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bristol, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Bristol ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bristol
| Vehicles available | Bristol | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±2.6 points) | 33.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±2.5 points) | 36.5% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±2.1 points) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Bristol, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bristol
| Bristol | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±1.7 points) | 12.7% (±0.7 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bristol, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bristol
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Terryville | 3.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Plainville | 4.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Plymouth | 4.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Burlington | 4.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Southington | 6.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wolcott | 6.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Plantsville | 7.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plainville, CT (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Terryville, CT (28.9 minutes), Plymouth, CT (28.5 minutes), Burlington, CT (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Prospect | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Derby | 26.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Ansonia | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Thomaston | 26.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Middlebury | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Watertown | 23.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 19 | Bristol | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bristol
How long is the average commute in Bristol?
Workers who live in Bristol, CT take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bristol without a car?
7.6% of households in Bristol have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bristol?
11.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Bristol worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bristol town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:08490, in state:09 county:140).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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