How far is Bristol, PA from Forest Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Forest Hills, PA is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
118.43 mi
02h 32m
Flight
93.69 mi
150.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.69 mi
Kilometers
150.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.43 mi
Kilometers
190.6 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
59.2 mi
01h 16m
To Forest Hills
59.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Forest Hills.

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 31 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Frysville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Frysville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Freysville Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Freysville Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    1867 ft · 1 min · East Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Forest Hills Road

    1437 ft · 49 sec · Forest Hills Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Hills Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 60%
US 30 West
18.5 mi · 16%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 13%
Freysville Road
5.12 mi · 4%
Frysville Road
1.68 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.6 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 16m from Bristol
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Forest Hills?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Bristol and 59.3 miles from Forest Hills.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elverson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elverson.

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 93.69 mi (150.78 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Forest Hills

#2 Forest Hills

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,256
Coordinates39.8870400, -76.5996900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Forest Hills (-76.59969, 39.88704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Forest Hills. The current time is 01:51:41.

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.