How far is Bristol, PA from Kulpsville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Kulpsville, PA is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
36.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.41 mi
44.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.72 mi
Kilometers
59.1 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kulpsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Kulpsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Willow Grove
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

From Bristol
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Kulpsville
18.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sumneytown Pike

    2167 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Reiff Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Reiff Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reiff Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 65%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.4 mi · 26%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.43 mi · 1%
Sumneytown Pike
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

22.2 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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Grove
00h 23m from Bristol
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Kulpsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Willow Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Bristol and 18.4 miles from Kulpsville.

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

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Kulpsville.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Grove

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 Willow Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Willow Grove.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

16 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

17 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

19 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

21 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Kulpsville. Straight-line distance: 27.41 mi (44.12 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 Kulpsville

Census designated place

Population8,194
Coordinates40.2428800, -75.3365600
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Kulpsville (-75.33656, 40.24288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Kulpsville. The current time is 02:41:17.

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.