How far is Bridgeton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
101.13 mi
02h 05m
Flight
85.81 mi
138.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.81 mi
Kilometers
138.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.76 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Jun 3, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Wed, Jun 3, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-06-03T02:23
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Jun 3, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
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
Downingtown
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bridgeton
51 mi
01h 02m
To Bristol
50.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Owad Road

    159 m · 21 sec · Owad Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bridgeton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 42 sec · Friendly Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto May Post Office Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Furnace Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Christiana Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Germantown Avenue

    633 ft · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · South Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

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

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.1 mi · 45%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.8 mi · 13%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 10%
Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.4 mi · 3%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 3%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
01h 02m from Bridgeton
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeton and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Downingtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Bridgeton and 50.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Downingtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Downingtown, 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 Downingtown.

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

10 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

19 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 85.81 mi (138.09 km).

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#1 Bridgeton

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,281
Coordinates39.7909400, -76.4205200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Owad Road (-76.420768, 39.790456)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.17
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.59 $29.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.42 $32.84
Premium $4.95 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.98 $21.35 $42.70

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Bristol. The current time is 02:23:55.

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.