How far is Bristol, PA from Richlandtown, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Richlandtown, PA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
44.68 mi
01h 11m
Flight
35.52 mi
57.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.52 mi
Kilometers
57.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Spring House
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
22.3 mi
00h 35m
To Richlandtown
22.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bethlehem Pike

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on South West End Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South West End Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Station Road

    2231 ft · 1 min · Station Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Station Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Station Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Station Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Station Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    774 ft · 23 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Hellertown Avenue

    62 m · 12 sec · South Hellertown Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Hellertown Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Hellertown Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Tohickon Avenue

    1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Richlandtown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1738 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Union Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 34%
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi · 18%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 17%
Bethlehem Pike
4.78 mi · 11%
Station Road
1.41 mi · 3%
Richlandtown Pike
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring House
00h 35m from Bristol
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Spring House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Bristol and 22.4 miles from Richlandtown.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Stop Ideas Near Spring House

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Spring House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring House.

RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

27 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Richlandtown. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Richlandtown

#2 Richlandtown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,294
Coordinates40.4701000, -75.3204600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Richlandtown (-75.32046, 40.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $6.46
Round trip
$12.91
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.46 $12.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.27 $14.53
Premium $4.95 $7.83 $15.65
Diesel $5.98 $9.45 $18.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Richlandtown. The current time is 02:30:05.

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.