How far is Bristol, PA from Pen Argyl, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Pen Argyl, PA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Pen Argyl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Pen Argyl.
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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
13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
2467 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Continue on North West End Boulevard
8.7 mi · 14 min · North West End Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
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Continue on PA-33
14 mi · 16 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 512: Wind Gap
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
2741 ft · 1 min · North Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on West Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Pen Argyl.
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.
PA-33
Continue on PA-33
14 mi · 00h 16m
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 Sunny near Pen Argyl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Pen Argyl?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Quakertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Bristol and 40.3 miles from Pen Argyl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Pen Argyl.
Stop Ideas Near Quakertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Quakertown.
Paoli
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Pen Argyl. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.95 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 Pen Argyl
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.8687100, -75.2549000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pen Argyl (-75.2549, 40.86871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.98 | $33.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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