How far is Bristol, PA from Arlington Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Arlington Heights, PA is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.07 mi
02h 08m
Flight
64.36 mi
103.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.36 mi
Kilometers
103.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.07 mi
Kilometers
128.86 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 10:47 AM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 10:47 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tinicum
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
40 mi
01h 04m
To Arlington Heights
40 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge

    1.5 km · 3 min · Calhoun Street Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pennington Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pennington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennington Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road

    643 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    10 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

    73 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

    1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 191: Broad Street

    869 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    526 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    1119 ft · 53 sec · Ann Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    143 m · 23 sec · South 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1111 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    50 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 34%
Pennington Road
15 mi · 19%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 7%
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.63 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
3.59 mi · 4%
Radcliffe Street
3.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tinicum
01h 04m from Bristol
Leave By
2:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Tinicum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Bristol and 40 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Tinicum

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

39 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

44 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

44 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 64.36 mi (103.58 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington Heights

Positioned within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 509 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.9900900, -75.2162900
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Arlington Heights (-75.21629, 40.99009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.7 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
5.66 gal · 21.4 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.82 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $5.27 $14.93 $29.85
Diesel $6.58 $18.63 $37.25

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Arlington Heights. The current time is 08:39:34.

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.