How far is Benton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.82 mi
02h 02m
Flight
77.44 mi
124.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.44 mi
Kilometers
124.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.82 mi
Kilometers
150.99 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, Apr 14, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-14T15:15
Arrive Bristol
Tue, Apr 14, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Exton
PA

Village and former civil parish in Rutland, UK

From Benton
48.4 mi
01h 01m
To Bristol
45.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Bald Eagle Road

    1243 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Benton Hollow Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Benton Hollow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Slate Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Furniss Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Furniss Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Robert Fulton Highway

    2093 ft · 50 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Christine Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Christine Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Christine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Christine Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1614 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

    1294 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.1 mi · 48%
Limestone Road
7.14 mi · 8%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 7%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 7%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.77 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Exton
01h 01m from Benton
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton 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 Benton to Bristol?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Exton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Benton and 45.4 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.52 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Exton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Exton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Exton.

RAIL

Exton

1 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

8 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

18 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 77.44 mi (124.62 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

Borough in northern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population805
Coordinates39.7764900, -76.2510700
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton Hollow Road (-76.251263, 39.77642)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $13.52
Round trip
$27.05
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.52 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.22 $30.45
Premium $4.95 $16.40 $32.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.79 $39.59

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Bristol. The current time is 15:15:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.