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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.39 mi
01h 18m
Flight
40.84 mi
65.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.39 mi
Kilometers
90.75 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hanover
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive New Hanover
Tue, May 12, 10:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Plymouth Meeting
PA

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
28.1 mi
00h 39m
To New Hanover
28.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    29.7 mi · 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    2484 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1398 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Schuylkill Expressway

    2154 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West

    2383 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Pottstown Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Linfield, Limerick

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Limerick

    59 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Swamp Pike

    695 ft · 14 sec · Swamp Pike

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swamp Pike

    43 m · 3 sec · Swamp Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Swamp Pike

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Swamp Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lutheran Road

    26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
31.5 mi · 56%
Pottstown Expressway
11.3 mi · 20%
Swamp Pike
5.6 mi · 10%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 4%
North Lewis Road
1.37 mi · 2%
US 422 West
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth Meeting
00h 39m from Bristol
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.2 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 13.1 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 13 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 13.1 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 Plymouth Meeting.

RAIL

Ardmore

11 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.72 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
New Hanover

#2 New Hanover

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,464
Coordinates40.2978800, -75.5812900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.53 L · about $8.13
Round trip
$16.26
3.98 gal · 15.06 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Bristol and New Hanover. The current time is 21:00:07.

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.