How far is Bristol, PA from Durham, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Durham, PA is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
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 Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Durham.
-
1
Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street
-
4
Turn right onto Market Street
1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13
-
6
Turn right onto Mill Street
70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street
-
7
Turn right onto Bath Street
2000 ft · 44 sec · Bath Street
-
8
Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
-
9
Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
-
10
Turn right onto Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
-
11
Continue on South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
-
12
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
-
13
Turn right onto North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
-
14
Continue on Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
-
15
Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newtown Bypass
-
16
Continue on Newtown Bypass
1825 ft · 26 sec · Newtown Bypass
-
17
Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
-
18
Continue on Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
-
19
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road
-
20
Turn left onto Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
-
21
Continue on Harrow Road
1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road
-
22
Turn slight right onto Gallows Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road
-
23
Turn right onto Durham Road
1389 ft · 29 sec · Durham Road
-
24
Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
-
25
Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Furnace Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Durham.
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.
Durham Road
Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Durham?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Bristol and 21.6 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Buckingham
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 Buckingham.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Durham. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 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 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026