How far is Bangor, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Bangor, PA to Bristol, PA is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bangor and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bangor and Bristol.
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Start on South 1st Street
2110 ft · 57 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Messinger Street
701 ft · 25 sec · Messinger Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1725 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Lower South Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Delaware Drive
6.4 mi · 11 min · North Delaware Drive
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
125 m · 15 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Turn left
913 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Larry Holmes Drive
739 ft · 33 sec · Larry Holmes Drive
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Turn left onto Northampton Street
821 ft · 39 sec · Northampton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto New Brunswick Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn right
111 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22 East
709 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South: Flemington, Trenton
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 31 Southbound
9.9 mi · 12 min · Route 31 Southbound
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Street
2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
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 Bangor 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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bangor to Bristol?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Bangor and 58.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
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 New Hope.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 56.05 mi (90.2 km).
#1 Bangor
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,210 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -75.2065700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.84 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
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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