How far is Bristol, PA from Glenside, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Glenside, PA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.14 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.87 mi
25.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.87 mi
Kilometers
25.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.14 mi
Kilometers
38.85 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Glenside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Glenside
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Drive

    1681 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Virginia Drive

    1034 ft · 24 sec · Virginia Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Road

    1508 ft · 32 sec · Susquehanna Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Limekiln Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Limekiln Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Limekiln Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Limekiln Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Carmel Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Carmel Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Easton Road

    92 m · 15 sec · North Easton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
78.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.1 mi · 75%
Limekiln Pike
2.27 mi · 9%
Mount Carmel Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
Virginia Drive
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 18m from Bristol
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Glenside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Bristol and 12.1 miles from Glenside.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Glenside.

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.3 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 Southampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Glenside. Straight-line distance: 15.87 mi (25.54 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Glenside

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population8,384
Coordinates40.1023300, -75.1521200
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Glenside (-75.15212, 40.10233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Glenside. The current time is 00:21:48.

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.