How far is Bristol, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
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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 24m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bethlehem.
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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
13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
2467 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
1658 ft · 41 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bethlehem.
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
13.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Montgomeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Bristol and 48.5 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomeryville
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 Montgomeryville.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 45.42 mi (73.09 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 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.42 | $24.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.38 | $26.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
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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