How far is Bristol, PA from Richland, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Richland, PA is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.47 mi
02h 05m
Flight
76.31 mi
122.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.31 mi
Kilometers
122.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.47 mi
Kilometers
147.21 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Richland
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
45.7 mi
01h 02m
To Richland
45.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Richland.

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3259 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Swartzville Road

    3 mi · 6 min · West Swartzville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Route 897

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Route 897

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Texter Mountain Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Texter Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · South Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Sheridan Road

    3 mi · 7 min · South Sheridan Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Linden Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · East Linden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Race Street

    25 m · 6 sec · North Race Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 78%
West Swartzville Road
3.02 mi · 3%
South Sheridan Road
3.02 mi · 3%
South Mountain Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Texter Mountain Road
2.7 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
01h 02m from Bristol
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Richland?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 45.7 miles from Bristol and 45.8 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.

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.

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
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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 Richland. Straight-line distance: 76.31 mi (122.81 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 Richland

Located in Lebanon County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 492 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3592600, -76.2582800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Richland (-76.25828, 40.35926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.84
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $14.42 $28.84
Mid-grade $4.93 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $5.31 $17.14 $34.27
Diesel $6.55 $21.16 $42.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Richland. The current time is 20:46:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.