How far is Bristol, PA from New Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Hanover, PA is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 18m.
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.
Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Hanover.
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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
29.7 mi · 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
2484 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
1398 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Schuylkill Expressway
2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West
2383 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linfield, Limerick
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Limerick
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road
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Continue on Swamp Pike
695 ft · 14 sec · Swamp Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike
43 m · 3 sec · Swamp Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike
5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike
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Turn right onto Lutheran Road
26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lutheran Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
29.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near New Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Hanover?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Plymouth Meeting is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bristol and 28.2 miles from New Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near New Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth Meeting
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth Meeting.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 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 New Hanover
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978800, -75.5812900 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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 13, 2026
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