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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.39 mi
02h 35m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.39 mi
Kilometers
168 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bald Eagle
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-16T15:18
Arrive Bald Eagle
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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 Bristol
52.1 mi
01h 17m
To Bald Eagle
52.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

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.

  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

    44 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Water Street

    1158 ft · 32 sec · Water Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Germantown Avenue

    633 ft · 13 sec · Germantown Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Christiana Pike

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Christiana Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 42 sec · Georgetown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Furnace Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Furnace Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto May Post Office Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · May Post Office Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Valley Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East State Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Buck Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Buck Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Friendly Drive

    1918 ft · 41 sec · Friendly Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Holtwood Road

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Delta Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bridgeton Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Woodbine Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road

  35. 35

    Continue on West Woodbine Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Woodbine Road

  36. 36

    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.

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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.8 mi · 44%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 12%
Holtwood Road
9.65 mi · 9%
Christiana Pike
4.3 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.56 mi · 3%
Buck Road
3.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downingtown
01h 17m from Bristol
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Bristol and Bald Eagle. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bald Eagle

#2 Bald Eagle

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Population2,062
Coordinates39.7703800, -76.4280200
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Bald Eagle (-76.42802, 39.77038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.07
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Bald Eagle. The current time is 15:18:09.

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.