How far is Bristol, PA from Middletown, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Middletown, PA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
58.98 mi
01h 36m
Flight
45.27 mi
72.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.27 mi
Kilometers
72.85 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Tue, May 19, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-19T09:10
Arrive Middletown
Tue, May 19, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hatfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
29.5 mi
00h 48m
To Middletown
29.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on North West End Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    128 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mountain Drive North

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Drive North

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Mountain Drive North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mountain Drive North

  24. 24

    Continue on Hayes Street

    2801 ft · 2 min · Hayes Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Daly Avenue

    2383 ft · 1 min · Daly Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pembroke Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Freemansburg Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Freemansburg Avenue

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Willow Park Road

    1972 ft · 56 sec · Willow Park Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 25%
North West End Boulevard
10.9 mi · 19%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 14%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 13%
Bethlehem Pike
4.78 mi · 8%
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5%
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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 48m from Bristol
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bristol and Mostly Clear near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Bristol and 29.5 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bristol and Mostly Clear near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

34 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

37 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.85 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 Middletown

Middletown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6439900, -75.3324000
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Middletown (-75.3324, 40.64399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Middletown. The current time is 09:10:15.

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.