Map of Bristol County, Rhode Island

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Map of Bristol County - Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Bristol County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Bristol County located in the map, major cities in Bristol county, population, areas, and places of interest.

About Bristol County Map, Rhode Island: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Bristol County, Rhode Island

Bristol County is a county located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It's county seat is Bristol. As per 2020 census, the population of Bristol County is 50818 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 24 sq mi (62 km2). Bristol County was established on 1747.

Bristol County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Rhode Island
County Seat	Bristol
Largest City/Town	Bristol
Established	1747
Total Area	45.2 sq mi (117.1 sq km)
Land Area	24.9 sq mi (64.5 sq km)
Water Area	20.3 sq mi (52.6 sq km)
Population	50,158 (Census 2020)
Population Density	2,014.4 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Major Highways	US Route 6, Rhode Island Route 114, Rhode Island Route 136
Major Rivers	Palmer River, Kickemuit River, Warren River
Neighboring Counties	Kent County (Rhode Island), Newport County (Rhode Island), Providence County (Rhode Island), Bristol County (Massachusetts)
Famous For	America's oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration, Colt State Park, waterfront communities, and maritime history
Top Attractions	Colt State Park, Blithewold Mansion, East Bay Bike Path, Herreshoff Marine Museum, and Independence Park
Official Website	Official Website

About Bristol County, Rhode Island

Bristol County is located in the eastern part of Rhode Island and was established in 1747. The county seat and largest town is Bristol. Situated along Narragansett Bay, the county is known for its coastal scenery, maritime heritage, historic architecture, and recreational waterfront areas. Despite being Rhode Island's smallest county by land area, it is one of the state's most historically significant regions.

Cities and Towns in Bristol County, Rhode Island

City/Town	Population (Census 2020)	Latitude & Longitude
Bristol (county seat)	22,493	41.6770°N, 71.2662°W
Barrington	17,153	41.7407°N, 71.3087°W
Warren	10,512	41.7307°N, 71.2820°W

Best Golf Courses in Bristol County, Rhode Island

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Bristol Golf Club	Bristol	41.6827°N, 71.2778°W
Rhode Island Country Club	Barrington	41.7335°N, 71.3196°W
Touisset Country Club	Warren	41.7024°N, 71.2405°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Bristol County

Major highways connect the county to nearby regions and cities.

US Route 6 - connects Barrington with Providence and southeastern Massachusetts
Rhode Island Route 114 - major north-south route linking Barrington, Warren, Bristol, and Newport County
Rhode Island Route 136 - connects Bristol with Massachusetts communities to the east
Local roads provide access to waterfront districts, parks, and residential neighborhoods

Neighboring Counties of Bristol County

Providence County, Rhode Island (north)
Kent County, Rhode Island (west)
Newport County, Rhode Island (south across Narragansett Bay)
Bristol County, Massachusetts (east)

What are Top Attractions in Bristol County, Rhode Island

The county offers a mix of natural and cultural attractions.

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Colt State Park	Bristol	Waterfront recreation, walking trails, and scenic views of Narragansett Bay
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum	Bristol	Historic mansion and nationally recognized gardens
Herreshoff Marine Museum	Bristol	America's Cup yacht history and maritime heritage
Independence Park	Bristol	Waterfront park and center of Fourth of July celebrations
East Bay Bike Path	Bristol	Popular cycling and walking trail along the shoreline
Warren Waterfront Historic District	Warren	Historic architecture, shops, and restaurants
Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge	Warren	Birdwatching and coastal habitat
Haines Memorial State Park	Barrington	Picnicking, waterfront access, and recreation
Barrington Beach	Barrington	Swimming and coastal recreation
Coggeshall Farm Museum	Bristol	Living history farm depicting 18th-century life

Distance from Bristol County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Bristol to Warren (Bristol County), Rhode Island - 4 mi (6 km)
Bristol to Barrington (Bristol County), Rhode Island - 8 mi (13 km)
Bristol to East Providence (Providence County), Rhode Island - 11 mi (18 km)
Bristol to Providence (Providence County), Rhode Island - 16 mi (26 km)
Bristol to Newport (Newport County), Rhode Island - 20 mi (32 km)
Bristol to Warwick (Kent County), Rhode Island - 18 mi (29 km)
Bristol to Cranston (Providence County), Rhode Island - 19 mi (31 km)
Bristol to Fall River (Bristol County), Massachusetts - 13 mi (21 km)
Bristol to New Bedford (Bristol County), Massachusetts - 24 mi (39 km)
Bristol to Taunton (Bristol County), Massachusetts - 28 mi (45 km)
Bristol to Attleboro (Bristol County), Massachusetts - 27 mi (43 km)
Bristol to Woonsocket (Providence County), Rhode Island - 32 mi (51 km)
Bristol to Narragansett (Washington County), Rhode Island - 30 mi (48 km)
Bristol to Boston (Suffolk County), Massachusetts - 69 mi (111 km)
Bristol to Hartford (Hartford County), Connecticut - 87 mi (140 km)

References

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Bristol County Map, Rhode Island