How far is Bristol, PA from Plumsteadville, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Plumsteadville, PA is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
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 Plumsteadville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Plumsteadville.
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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
8.5 mi · 15 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Doylestown Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on Easton Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Plumsteadville.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.2 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 Plumsteadville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Plumsteadville?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Bristol and 17.1 miles from Plumsteadville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.36 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Plumsteadville.
Stop Ideas Near Hatboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hatboro.
Cornwells Heights
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Plumsteadville. Straight-line distance: 25.18 mi (40.52 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 Plumsteadville
Situated in central Bucks County, southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the broader Delaware Valley region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3873300, -75.1465600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plumsteadville (-75.14656, 40.38733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
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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