How far is Bristol, PA from Collegeville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Collegeville, PA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
38.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.22 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collegeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Collegeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Willow Grove
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From Bristol
19.3 mi
00h 30m
To Collegeville
19.4 mi
00h 30m

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
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown, Ridge Pike

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Ridge Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on East Main Street

    908 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Ridge Pike

    1708 ft · 59 sec · East Ridge Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Conshohocken Road

    631 ft · 25 sec · Conshohocken Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Lafayette Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    97 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Ridge Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    608 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 62%
Ridge Pike
4.43 mi · 11%
West Main Street
3.02 mi · 8%
East Lafayette Street
1.53 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
0.85 mi · 2%
West Ridge Pike
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

22.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Grove
00h 30m from Bristol
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Collegeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Bristol and 19.4 miles from Collegeville.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Willow Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Grove.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

16 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

19 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Collegeville. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.85 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Collegeville (-75.45157, 40.18566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 Collegeville. The current time is 05:01:41.

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.