How far is Bristol, PA from New Hope, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Hope, PA is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.42 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.95 mi
30.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.42 mi
Kilometers
39.3 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Yardley
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
12.2 mi
00h 20m
To New Hope
12.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Hope.

  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

    Continue on Otter Street

    2914 ft · 60 sec · Otter Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  9. 9

    Continue on New Rodgers Road

    149 m · 14 sec · New Rodgers Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Trenton, New York

    1987 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    2004 ft · 31 sec · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hope

    1955 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

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

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  17. 17

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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    17 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
11.1 mi · 46%
Taylorsville Road
5.05 mi · 21%
River Road
3.7 mi · 15%
Veterans Highway
1.15 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.02 mi · 4%
Otter Street
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yardley
00h 20m from Bristol
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Hope?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yardley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bristol and 12.2 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Yardley

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 Yardley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yardley.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

8 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

21 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.5 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: New Hope (-74.95128, 40.36427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and New Hope. The current time is 07:28:38.

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.