How far is Bristol, PA from Bangor, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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 Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bangor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bangor.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge
1.5 km · 3 min · Calhoun Street Bridge
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Turn left onto Pennington Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pennington Avenue
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Continue on Pennington Road
4.9 mi · 10 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
643 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
10 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
10 mi · 12 min · NJ 31
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Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, I 78 West: Phillipsburg
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611
59 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
556 ft · 14 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on North Delaware Drive
6.4 mi · 11 min · North Delaware Drive
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lower South Main Street
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1725 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Messinger Street
701 ft · 24 sec · Messinger Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
2110 ft · 52 sec · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bangor.
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.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 00h 15m
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 Bangor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bangor?
The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Bristol and 37.7 miles from Bangor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Bangor.
Stop Ideas Near New Hope
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 New Hope.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 56.05 mi (90.2 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 Bangor
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,210 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656500, -75.2065700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.91 | $31.81 |
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 18, 2026
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