How far is Bristol, PA from Bald Eagle, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bald Eagle, PA is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bald Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bald Eagle.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
44 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Simmontown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
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Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
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Continue on North Bridge Street
2435 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Water Street
1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Germantown Avenue
633 ft · 13 sec · Germantown Avenue
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Continue on Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike
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Continue on Georgetown Road
2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Furnace Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto May Post Office Road
1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Friendly Drive
1918 ft · 41 sec · Friendly Drive
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Continue on Holtwood Road
9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road
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Turn left onto Bridgeton Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road
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Turn left onto Woodbine Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road
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Continue on West Woodbine Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Woodbine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Woodbine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bald Eagle.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
44 mi · 00h 49m
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 Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Bald Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bald Eagle?
The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 52.1 miles from Bristol and 52.3 miles from Bald Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Bald Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near Downingtown
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 Downingtown.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bald Eagle. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bald Eagle
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,062 |
| Coordinates | 39.7703800, -76.4280200 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bald Eagle (-76.42802, 39.77038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $4.09 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
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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