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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.37 mi
01h 59m
Flight
56.05 mi
90.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.3 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T04:37
Arrive Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
New Hope
PA

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
37.7 mi
00h 59m
To Bangor
37.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

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.

  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

    10 mi · 12 min · NJ 31

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, I 78 West: Phillipsburg

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611

    59 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    556 ft · 14 sec · North Riverside Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North Delaware Drive

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Delaware Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lower South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1725 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Messinger Street

    701 ft · 24 sec · Messinger Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    2110 ft · 52 sec · South 1st Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennington Road
15 mi · 20%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.3 mi · 18%
NJ 31
10.1 mi · 13%
North Delaware Drive
6.44 mi · 9%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 8%
US 22
4.93 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 59m from Bristol
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

44 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bangor. Straight-line distance: 56.05 mi (90.2 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Bangor (-75.20657, 40.86565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Bristol and Bangor. The current time is 04:37:53.

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.