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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Bristol, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Bristol and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Bristol:
    • 41.700102, -71.266160
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Bristol
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Bristol ...

We found five communities that share the name Bristol.

Within Rhode Island, the name Bristol is unique.

Beyond Rhode Island, we know of another five communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • Hartford County
      • This Bristol is located in Hartford County and lies 86 miles [138.4 km]<1> to the west of the Bristol that is located in Bristol County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bristol
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hartford County community of Bristol.
    • New York
      • Ontario County
      • This Bristol is located in Ontario County and lies 323 miles [519.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bristol that is located in Bristol County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bristol
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ontario County community of Bristol.
    • Vermont
      • Addison County
      • This Bristol is located in Addison County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Bristol that is located in Bristol County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bristol
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Addison County community of Bristol.
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Bristol is located in Dane County and lies 916 miles [1,474.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Bristol that is located in Bristol County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bristol
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Bristol.
      • Kenosha County
      • This Bristol is located in Kenosha County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km] to the west of the Bristol that is located in Bristol County.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Bristol
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Bristol.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bristol ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Barneyville
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barneyville
    • Barneyville lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the north of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barneyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Barneyville
  • Common Fence Point
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Common Fence Point
    • Common Fence Point lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the southeast of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Common Fence Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Common Fence Point
  • Eagleville
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagleville
    • Eagleville lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the southeast of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagleville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Eagleville
  • Fall River
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
    • Fall River lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the east of Bristol.
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 89,792 people
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fall River
  • Fall River Station
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River Station
    • Fall River Station lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the east of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall River Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Fall River Station
  • Globe Village
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Globe Village
    • Globe Village lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the east of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Globe Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Globe Village
  • Homestead
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
    • Homestead lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the south of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Homestead
  • Island Park
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Park
    • Island Park lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the south of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Island Park
  • Kent Corner
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent Corner
    • Kent Corner lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the northwest of Bristol.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Kent Corner
  • Kettle Corner
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kettle Corner
    • Kettle Corner lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the west of Bristol.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Kettle Corner
  • Laurel Park
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Park
    • Laurel Park lies less than 2 miles<1> to the north of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Laurel Park
  • Longmeadow
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
    • Longmeadow lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the west of Bristol.
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to Google Maps centered on Longmeadow
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    • Luther Corner
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luther Corner
      • Luther Corner lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<1> to the northeast of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luther Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Luther Corner
    • Meadow View
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
      • Meadow View lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the west of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Meadow View
    • Mechanicsville
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanicsville
      • Mechanicsville lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<1> to the east of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mechanicsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Mechanicsville
    • Miles Bridge
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miles Bridge
      • Miles Bridge lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the north of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miles Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Miles Bridge
    • Nag Creek
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nag Creek
      • Nag Creek lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<1> to the southwest of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nag Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Nag Creek
    • Ocean Grove
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ocean Grove
      • Ocean Grove lies 3 miles [4.8 km]<1> to the northeast of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ocean Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Ocean Grove
    • Peck Corner
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peck Corner
      • Peck Corner lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the northwest of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peck Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Peck Corner
    • River View
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River View
      • River View lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the west of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on River View
    • Rocky Point
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Point
      • Rocky Point lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the west of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Rocky Point
    • Slades Ferry
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slades Ferry
      • Slades Ferry lies 5 miles [8 km]<1> to the east of Bristol.
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slades Ferry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to Google Maps centered on Slades Ferry

How Far From Bristol to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Bristol to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Bristol and extending to:

  • Bristol, which is the Seat of Bristol County, lies just to the South.
  • Providence, which is the State Capital of Rhode Island, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could walk a straight line from Bristol to Providence, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 360 miles [579.4 km] to the west southwest (WSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 6 hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 21 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,538 miles [8,912.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,242 miles [10,045.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,119 miles [6,628.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bristol. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Rhode Island: https://www.ri.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Bristol) to Point B.If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Bristol. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from BristolOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bristol. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7001, Longitude: -71.2662       In this case, the coordinates for Bristol have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<4>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Bristol to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 304.195 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.708 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 300.998 degrees.




 

 

 

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