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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
2467 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
128 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Mountain Drive North
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Drive North
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Keep slight left to continue on Mountain Drive North
1.2 km · 1 min · Mountain Drive North
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Continue on Hayes Street
2801 ft · 2 min · Hayes Street
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Turn right onto Daly Avenue
2383 ft · 1 min · Daly Avenue
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Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Continue on Freemansburg Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Freemansburg Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Willow Park Road
1972 ft · 56 sec · Willow Park Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy 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 $9.29 one way or $18.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Hatfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatfield.
Ardmore
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.85 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Situated in Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania, this township rests at an elevation of approximately 276 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6439900, -75.3324000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-75.3324, 40.64399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $9.29 | $18.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.03 | $22.07 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.62 | $27.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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