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

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Philadelphia, PA is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
109.45 mi
02h 17m
Flight
79.06 mi
127.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.06 mi
Kilometers
127.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.45 mi
Kilometers
176.14 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive New Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
54.7 mi
01h 08m
To New Philadelphia
54.8 mi
01h 08m

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
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mauch Chunk Street

    2028 ft · 34 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Weigand Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Weigand Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Coal Street

    1081 ft · 22 sec · Coal Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pike Street

    653 ft · 14 sec · Pike Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Washington Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Valley Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Water Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 34%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 20%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 10%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
East Washington Street
2.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 08m from Bristol
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near New Philadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Bristol and 54.8 miles from New Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 79.06 mi (127.23 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 New Philadelphia

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates40.7195300, -76.1157700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: New Philadelphia (-76.11577, 40.71953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.54
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.77 $31.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.75 $35.50
Premium $4.95 $19.12 $38.24
Diesel $5.98 $23.08 $46.17

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 Philadelphia. The current time is 00:59:18.

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.