How far is Bristol, PA from Peach Bottom, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Peach Bottom, PA is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
96.29 mi
02h 19m
Flight
76.7 mi
123.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.7 mi
Kilometers
123.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.29 mi
Kilometers
154.96 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Peach Bottom
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
48.1 mi
01h 09m
To Peach Bottom
48.2 mi
01h 09m

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
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Peach Bottom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Peach Bottom.

  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

    44 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Coatesville

    655 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  23. 23

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

    7 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1594 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272: Nottingham

    1615 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Christine Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Christine Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Nottingham Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Peach Bottom Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Peach Bottom Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Peach Bottom Road

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Edgewood Lane

    106 m · 25 sec · Edgewood Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Peach Bottom.

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.8 mi · 48%
Limestone Road
7.31 mi · 8%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.86 mi · 7%
Nottingham Road
6.7 mi · 7%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.46 mi · 5%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

44 mi · 00h 49m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
01h 09m from Bristol
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Peach Bottom?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Bristol and 48.2 miles from Peach Bottom.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Peach Bottom.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Peach Bottom. Straight-line distance: 76.7 mi (123.44 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 Peach Bottom

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,053
Coordinates39.7509400, -76.2257900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Peach Bottom (-76.22579, 39.75094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.78
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.89 $27.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.64 $31.27
Premium $4.95 $16.84 $33.69
Diesel $5.98 $20.33 $40.66

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 Peach Bottom. The current time is 15:10:23.

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.