How far is Bristol, PA from Dresher, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Dresher, PA is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Dresher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Dresher.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
16.3 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Drive
1681 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Virginia Drive
1034 ft · 24 sec · Virginia Drive
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Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
680 ft · 16 sec · Susquehanna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Susquehanna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Dresher.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
16.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Dresher?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Churchville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Bristol and 10.5 miles from Dresher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Stop Ideas Near Churchville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Trenton City Hall
City Hall North
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Churchville.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Dresher. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.16 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 Dresher
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania within Montgomery County, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 203 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1409400, -75.1668400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresher (-75.16684, 40.14094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.39 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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