How far is Bristol, PA from Shrewsbury, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
130.34 mi
02h 41m
Flight
99.51 mi
160.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.51 mi
Kilometers
160.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.34 mi
Kilometers
209.77 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
65.1 mi
01h 20m
To Shrewsbury
65.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    102 m · 11 sec · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    843 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury

    795 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury

    72 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 55%
US 30 West
23.4 mi · 18%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 12%
East Market Street
15.3 mi · 12%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 20m from Bristol
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Bristol and 65.2 miles from Shrewsbury.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers near Shrewsbury.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 99.51 mi (160.15 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Shrewsbury. The current time is 02:41:33.

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.