How far is Birchwood Lakes, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Birchwood Lakes, PA to Bristol, PA is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Birchwood Lakes and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Birchwood Lakes and Bristol.
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Start on Doolan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Doolan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Lake Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Silver Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto PA-739
1.8 mi · 3 min · PA-739
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Continue on Dingmans Bridge
533 ft · 30 sec · Dingmans Bridge
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Continue on Dingmans Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dingmans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
147 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
142 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on Route 206
2 mi · 3 min · Route 206
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1530 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, Yardley
1571 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13: Bristol, Yardley
814 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
1222 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
1179 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown
107 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street
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Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue
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Continue on Pond Street
2568 ft · 1 min · 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 Birchwood Lakes 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.
US 206 South
Continue straight
17.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Birchwood Lakes 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 Birchwood Lakes to Bristol?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Birchwood Lakes and 57.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Birchwood Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Birchwood Lakes and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 79.8 mi (128.43 km).
#1 Birchwood Lakes
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested landscape of Pike County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2545400, -74.9185000 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.39 | $16.67 | $33.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $24.98 | $49.95 |
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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