How far is Bridgeport, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, PA to Bristol, PA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.7 mi
00h 42m
Flight
26.07 mi
41.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.01 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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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 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, Nov 10, 6:42 AM EST
Return by in Bridgeport
Tue, Nov 10, 7:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Bristol
Tue, Nov 10, 6:42 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bridgeport
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Bristol
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    1051 ft · 54 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    590 ft · 30 sec · West Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dekalb Street

    2166 ft · 1 min · Dekalb Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    984 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    605 ft · 21 sec · Arch Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Airy Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Airy Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Sandy Street

    1158 ft · 41 sec · Sandy Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sandy Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sandy Hill Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Plymouth Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Plymouth Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    26 m · 2 sec · West Germantown Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeport 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 76%
Sandy Hill Road
1.07 mi · 3%
Plymouth Road
1.04 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 3%
East Airy Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 21m from Bridgeport
Leave By
7:04 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeport and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeport to Bristol?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bridgeport and 16.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.88 one way or $9.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeport and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Hatboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hatboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 26.07 mi (41.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bridgeport

Situated along the southern bank of the Schuylkill River, this borough forms part of the densely populated Philadelphia metropolitan area within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.1051100, -75.3451800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-75.344848, 40.104995)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.88
Round trip
$9.76
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $4.88 $9.76
Mid-grade $4.79 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $5.24 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $6.56 $7.34 $14.69

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Bristol. The current time is 05:59:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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