How far is Bristol, PA from East Norriton, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to East Norriton, PA is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.22 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.85 mi
41.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.85 mi
Kilometers
41.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norriton
Thu, Jun 11, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Jun 11, 9:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-06-11T07:34
Arrive East Norriton
Thu, Jun 11, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
16.1 mi
00h 23m
To East Norriton
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and East Norriton.

  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

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Norristown

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown

    953 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road

    123 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Plymouth Road

    967 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Germantown Pike

    4 mi · 9 min · West Germantown Pike

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Wales Road

    138 m · 21 sec · North Wales Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Barbara Drive

    680 ft · 32 sec · Barbara Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Denise Road

    125 m · 18 sec · Denise Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Denise Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.7 mi · 77%
West Germantown Pike
3.96 mi · 12%
Norristown
0.67 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

22.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 23m from Bristol
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norriton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to East Norriton?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Bristol and 16.2 miles from East Norriton.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norriton.

Stop Ideas Near Hatboro

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 Hatboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Hatboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and East Norriton. Straight-line distance: 25.85 mi (41.6 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
East Norriton

#2 East Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,958
Coordinates40.1517741, -75.3365695
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: East Norriton (-75.33657, 40.151774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and East Norriton. The current time is 07:34:47.

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.