How far is Bristol, PA from Bridgeville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bridgeville, PA is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
116.44 mi
02h 32m
Flight
85.51 mi
137.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.51 mi
Kilometers
137.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.44 mi
Kilometers
187.4 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T04:30
Arrive Bridgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
58.2 mi
01h 16m
To Bridgeville
58.3 mi
01h 16m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    13 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Wrightsville

    1452 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cool Springs Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cool Springs Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1059 ft · 28 sec · North 9th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Cool Creek Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Cool Creek Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Nursery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Nursery Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1166 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    2970 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Abels Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Abels Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Bridgeville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road

    122 m · 17 sec · Chapel Church Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Chapel Church Road

    2992 ft · 2 min · Chapel Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Green Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Branch Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 61%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 14%
US 30 West
14.8 mi · 13%
Cool Creek Road
3.15 mi · 3%
Abels Road
1.77 mi · 2%
New Bridgeville Road
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.6 mi · 01h 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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 16m from Bristol
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Bridgeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Bristol and 58.3 miles from Bridgeville.

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

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 85.51 mi (137.62 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bridgeville

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population4,870
Coordinates39.9376000, -76.4538500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Bridgeville (-76.45385, 39.9376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.90 $37.80
Premium $4.95 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $5.98 $24.58 $49.16

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 Bridgeville. The current time is 04:30:08.

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.