How far is Bristol, PA from Cresco, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 28m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cresco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cresco.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge
1.5 km · 3 min · Calhoun Street Bridge
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Turn left onto Pennington Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pennington Avenue
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Continue on Pennington Road
4.9 mi · 10 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
643 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
10 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
130 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31
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Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
1245 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Seven Bridge Road
526 ft · 21 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Independence Road
2 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Courtland Street
793 ft · 20 sec · North Courtland Street
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Continue on Paradise Trail
7.5 mi · 14 min · Paradise Trail
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Continue on Paradise Valley Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Paradise Valley Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension
111 m · 17 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
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Turn right onto Sand Spring Road
593 ft · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Spring Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cresco.
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.
NJ 31
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
26.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cresco?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Bristol and 45.7 miles from Cresco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville
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 Riegelsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cresco. Straight-line distance: 76.17 mi (122.58 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 Cresco
Situated within Monroe County at an elevation of 1184 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Barrett Township in northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1539800, -75.2804600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresco (-75.28046, 41.15398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $17.04 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
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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