How far is Bristol, PA from Abington, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Abington, PA is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.88 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.13 mi
22.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.13 mi
Kilometers
22.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Abington
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Abington
10.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 72%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 8%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 6%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
PA 611
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Bristol and 10.3 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 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 Southampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Abington. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Abington. The current time is 20:14:51.

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.