How far is Bristol, PA from Delaware, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Delaware, PA is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
94.29 mi
02h 34m
Flight
73.32 mi
118 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.32 mi
Kilometers
118 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.29 mi
Kilometers
151.74 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Easton
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
47.2 mi
01h 17m
To Delaware
47.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge

    1.5 km · 3 min · Calhoun Street Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pennington Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pennington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennington Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Pennington Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road

    643 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary

    10 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

    73 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

    1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek

    1245 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on Milford Road

    7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Federal Road

    7 mi · 13 min · Federal Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 29%
Pennington Road
15 mi · 16%
Milford Road
7.08 mi · 8%
Federal Road
6.96 mi · 7%
NJ 31 North
5.72 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
01h 17m from Bristol
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Bristol and 47.2 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

59 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

65 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

65 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

69 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 73.32 mi (118 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

County in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates41.1609300, -74.9093400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Delaware (-74.90934, 41.16093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.21
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.61 $27.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.95 $16.50 $32.99
Diesel $5.98 $19.91 $39.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Delaware. The current time is 01:55:31.

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.