How far is Belfast, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Belfast, PA to Bristol, PA is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfast and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfast and Bristol.
-
1
Start on Sullivan Trail
25 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Trail
-
2
Turn sharp right onto Belfast Road
557 ft · 16 sec · Belfast Road
-
3
Turn slight left onto Henry Road
1312 ft · 41 sec · Henry Road
-
4
Take the ramp left
954 ft · 23 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto PA-33
10 mi · 12 min · PA-33
-
6
Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1850 ft · 24 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
3263 ft · 1 min
-
10
Turn left onto Hellertown Road
1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road
-
11
Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
-
12
Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
15
Continue on Durham Road
1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
-
16
Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
17
Continue on Harrow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road
-
18
Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
-
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road
-
20
Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
-
21
Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
-
22
Turn right onto Newtown Bypass
2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass
-
23
Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
-
24
Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
-
25
Continue on North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
-
26
Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
-
27
Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
-
28
Continue on Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
-
29
Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
-
30
Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
-
31
Continue on Bath Street
2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street
-
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
-
33
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
-
34
Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
-
35
Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfast 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.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 leaving Belfast 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 Belfast to Bristol?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Bedminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Belfast and 54.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Belfast and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bedminster
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 Bedminster.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfast and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 52.05 mi (83.77 km).
#1 Belfast
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 40.7806500, -75.2779600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.