How far is Bristol, PA from Penryn, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Penryn, PA is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Penryn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Penryn.
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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
69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
2990 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1054 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Newport Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Newport Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Newport Road
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Continue on West Newport Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · West Newport Road
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Turn left onto North Penryn Road
2 m · 1 sec · North Penryn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Penryn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Penryn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
69.6 mi · 01h 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Penryn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Penryn?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 47.2 miles from Bristol and 47.4 miles from Penryn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near Penryn.
Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland
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 West Pikeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Penryn. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 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 Penryn
Situated in northern Lancaster County at an elevation of approximately 584 feet, this unincorporated community is defined by its rural, agricultural setting within Penn Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2050900, -76.3682900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penryn (-76.36829, 40.20509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.46 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $17.72 | $35.44 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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