How far is Bristol, PA from Emmaus, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Emmaus, PA is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
62.34 mi
01h 29m
Flight
45.54 mi
73.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.54 mi
Kilometers
73.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.34 mi
Kilometers
100.32 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emmaus
Wed, May 20, 7:25 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Wed, May 20, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-20T17:55
Arrive Emmaus
Wed, May 20, 7:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
East Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
31.1 mi
00h 44m
To Emmaus
31.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    2465 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John Fries Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Limeport Road

    1577 ft · 43 sec · Limeport Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Steinsburg Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wind Hill Road

    69 m · 14 sec · Wind Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Steinsburg Road

    1117 ft · 36 sec · Steinsburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Steinsburg Road

    1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Limeport Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Limeport Pike

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Emmaus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Emmaus Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Limeport Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Limeport Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Brunner Road

    928 ft · 33 sec · Brunner Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp left onto South 5th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    2128 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto North 3rd Street

    865 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 38%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 38%
Allentown Road
2.62 mi · 4%
Steinsburg Road
2.07 mi · 3%
South 5th Street
1.68 mi · 3%
Limeport Pike
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 44m from Bristol
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Emmaus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Bristol and 31.2 miles from Emmaus.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Emmaus.

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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 East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Emmaus. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Emmaus

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population11,493
Coordinates40.5395400, -75.4968500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Emmaus (-75.49685, 40.53954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.95 $10.90 $21.80
Diesel $5.98 $13.16 $26.31

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Emmaus. The current time is 17:55:26.

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.