How far is Bristol, PA from Hatfield, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Hatfield, PA is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
30.08 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.67 mi
42.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.67 mi
Kilometers
42.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.08 mi
Kilometers
48.41 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Hatfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Warminster Heights
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
15 mi
00h 24m
To Hatfield
15 mi
00h 24m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cowpath Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Cowpath Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    2744 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Broad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 50%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 25%
Cowpath Road
3.18 mi · 11%
Easton Road
0.97 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warminster Heights
00h 24m from Bristol
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Hatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Warminster Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Bristol and 15 miles from Hatfield.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warminster Heights

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 Warminster Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 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 Warminster Heights.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

27 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 26.67 mi (42.92 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,306
Coordinates40.2798300, -75.2993400
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Hatfield (-75.29934, 40.27983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Hatfield. The current time is 03:37:37.

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.