How far is Bristol, PA from Bridgeport, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bridgeport, PA is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.4 mi
03h 06m
Flight
130.68 mi
210.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.68 mi
Kilometers
210.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.4 mi
Kilometers
248.49 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-30T06:45
Arrive Bridgeport
Sat, May 30, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
77.1 mi
01h 33m
To Bridgeport
77.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.3 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North High Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Narrows Road

    2350 ft · 57 sec · Narrows Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
122 mi · 79%
US 15 South
19.4 mi · 13%
Heidlersburg Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Arendtsville Road
2.11 mi · 1%
East York Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 33m from Bristol
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Bristol and 77.4 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 130.68 mi (210.31 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bridgeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,565
Coordinates39.9323200, -77.3116500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Bridgeport (-77.31165, 39.93232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.06 $50.13
Premium $4.95 $27.00 $54.00
Diesel $5.98 $32.59 $65.18

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Bridgeport. The current time is 06:45:02.

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.