How far is Bristol, PA from Doylestown, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Doylestown, PA is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
28.15 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.61 mi
33.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.61 mi
Kilometers
33.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.31 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Doylestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T12:31
Arrive Doylestown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
14 mi
00h 22m
To Doylestown
14.1 mi
00h 22m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on South Easton Road

    2004 ft · 38 sec · South Easton Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Easton Road

    43 m · 2 sec · South Easton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Easton Road

    2607 ft · 51 sec · South Easton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Oakland Avenue

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Oakland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    98 m · 16 sec · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East State Street

    119 m · 8 sec · East State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 53%
Easton Road
8.46 mi · 30%
South Easton Road
0.9 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.79 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 22m from Bristol
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Doylestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bristol and 14.1 miles from Doylestown.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Doylestown. Straight-line distance: 20.61 mi (33.17 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Doylestown

Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,248
Coordinates40.3101100, -75.1298900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Doylestown (-75.12989, 40.31011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 Doylestown. The current time is 12:31:38.

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.