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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 29m.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.5 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
2465 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · John Fries Highway
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Turn left onto Limeport Road
1577 ft · 43 sec · Limeport Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Steinsburg Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road
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Turn straight onto Wind Hill Road
69 m · 14 sec · Wind Hill Road
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Turn left onto Steinsburg Road
1117 ft · 36 sec · Steinsburg Road
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Continue on Steinsburg Road
1 km · 2 min · Steinsburg Road
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Turn right onto Limeport Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Limeport Pike
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Turn left onto Emmaus Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Emmaus Road
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Continue on Limeport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Limeport Road
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Continue on Brunner Road
928 ft · 33 sec · Brunner Road
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Turn sharp left onto South 5th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
100 m · 11 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
2128 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto North 3rd Street
865 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Emmaus. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 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 Emmaus
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.5395400, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmaus (-75.49685, 40.53954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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