How far is Bristol, PA from Belfast, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Belfast, PA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
73.18 mi
01h 47m
Flight
52.05 mi
83.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.05 mi
Kilometers
83.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.18 mi
Kilometers
117.77 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belfast
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Belfast
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Sellersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
36.6 mi
00h 53m
To Belfast
36.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Belfast.

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    8.7 mi · 14 min · North West End Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem

    2734 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on PA-33

    10 mi · 11 min · PA-33

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Belfast

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Belfast

    66 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Henry Road

    550 ft · 15 sec · Henry Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Belfast Road

    557 ft · 23 sec · Belfast Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Sullivan Trail

    25 m · 2 sec · Sullivan Trail

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 20%
I 78 East
10.7 mi · 15%
PA-33
10.2 mi · 14%
North West End Boulevard
8.67 mi · 12%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersville
00h 53m from Bristol
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Belfast.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Belfast?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Sellersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Bristol and 36.6 miles from Belfast.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers near Belfast.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

38 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

39 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

42 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

43 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Belfast. Straight-line distance: 52.05 mi (83.77 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 Belfast

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,422
Coordinates40.7806500, -75.2779600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Belfast (-75.27796, 40.78065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.95 $12.78 $25.56
Diesel $5.98 $15.43 $30.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Belfast. The current time is 02:41:07.

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.