How far is Bald Eagle, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Bald Eagle, PA to Bristol, PA is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bald Eagle and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bald Eagle and Bristol.
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Start on West Woodbine Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Woodbine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodbine Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road
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Turn right onto Bridgeton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road
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Turn right onto Delta Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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Continue on Friendly Drive
1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive
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Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on Valley Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto May Post Office Road
1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road
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Turn right onto Furnace Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road
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Turn straight onto Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike
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Continue on Germantown Avenue
633 ft · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street
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Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street
2435 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
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Continue on Simmontown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
1334 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
45 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bald Eagle and Bristol.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
45 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bald Eagle and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bald Eagle to Bristol?
The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Bald Eagle and 51.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bald Eagle and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Downingtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bald Eagle and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).
#1 Bald Eagle
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,062 |
| Coordinates | 39.7703800, -76.4280200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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