How far is Bristol, PA from Cranberry, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Cranberry, PA is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
106.07 mi
02h 11m
Flight
84.25 mi
135.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.07 mi
Kilometers
170.71 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cranberry
Tue, Apr 28, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, Apr 28, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-28T13:40
Arrive Cranberry
Tue, Apr 28, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
53 mi
01h 05m
To Cranberry
53.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    55.2 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto CAN DO Expressway

    1855 ft · 39 sec · CAN DO Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Harwood Road

    1353 ft · 42 sec · Harwood Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Old Cranberry Road

    124 m · 18 sec · Old Cranberry Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Cranberry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
55.2 mi · 52%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 23%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
3.42 mi · 3%
Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 3%
East Catawissa Street
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

55.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 05m from Bristol
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Cranberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Bristol and 53.1 miles from Cranberry.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Cranberry.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cranberry. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.58 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Cranberry

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Population6,218
Coordinates40.9539700, -75.9977000
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Cranberry (-75.9977, 40.95397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $15.28
Round trip
$30.56
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.28 $30.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.20 $34.40
Premium $4.95 $18.53 $37.06
Diesel $5.98 $22.37 $44.73

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Cranberry. The current time is 13:40:31.

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.