How far is Bristol, PA from Shillington, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Shillington, PA is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.93 mi
01h 34m
Flight
60.48 mi
97.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.48 mi
Kilometers
97.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.93 mi
Kilometers
122.19 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shillington
Mon, May 25, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, May 25, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-24T23:43
Arrive Shillington
Mon, May 25, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
37.9 mi
00h 47m
To Shillington
38 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Green Hills

    768 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Waverly Street

    2961 ft · 1 min · South Waverly Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    111 m · 21 sec · Reading Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    2 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.6 mi · 78%
Morgantown Expressway
7.59 mi · 10%
Morgantown Road
3.51 mi · 5%
Philadelphia Avenue
2.05 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

57.8 mi · 01h 03m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 47m from Bristol
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Bristol and Rain near Shillington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Bristol and 38 miles from Shillington.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Bristol and Rain near Shillington.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterbrook, 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 Chesterbrook.

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Shillington. Straight-line distance: 60.48 mi (97.34 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shillington

Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK

Population5,300
Coordinates40.3078700, -75.9654900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Shillington (-75.96549, 40.30787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.95
Round trip
$21.90
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.95 $21.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.33 $24.65
Premium $4.95 $13.28 $26.55
Diesel $5.98 $16.03 $32.05

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Shillington. The current time is 23:43:00.

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.