How far is Bristol, PA from Lower Saucon, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
48.22 mi
01h 26m
Flight
41.64 mi
67.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.64 mi
Kilometers
67.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.22 mi
Kilometers
77.6 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive Lower Saucon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Mechanicsville
PA

Unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
24.1 mi
00h 43m
To Lower Saucon
24.1 mi
00h 43m

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
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Lower Saucon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street

    2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bath Street

    2000 ft · 44 sec · Bath Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Flowers Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Langhorne Newtown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Newtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Newtown Bypass

    1825 ft · 26 sec · Newtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Lower Saucon Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Saucon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
21.4 mi · 44%
Easton Road
4.76 mi · 10%
Lower Saucon Road
3.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.1 mi · 6%
Veterans Highway
2.96 mi · 6%
Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Turn left onto Durham Road

17.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
00h 43m from Bristol
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Lower Saucon?

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Bristol and 24.1 miles from Lower Saucon.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Lower Saucon.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mechanicsville, 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lower Saucon. Straight-line distance: 41.64 mi (67.02 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lower Saucon

#2 Lower Saucon

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population10,813
Coordinates40.6062100, -75.2824000
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lower Saucon (-75.2824, 40.60621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Lower Saucon. The current time is 06:07:31.

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.