How far is Bristol, PA from Silver Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Silver Spring, PA is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.57 mi
02h 47m
Flight
82.83 mi
133.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.57 mi
Kilometers
165.07 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T02:49
Arrive Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
51.3 mi
01h 23m
To Silver Spring
51.3 mi
01h 23m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Silver Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Morrisville, Trenton

    2976 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

    1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Brunswick Pike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road

    103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Witherspoon Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong

    1432 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2705 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street

    103 m · 18 sec · Water Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Water Street

    560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Newton - Halsey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left

    761 ft · 10 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Route 209

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 209

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raymondskill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 North
19.7 mi · 19%
US 206 North
11.3 mi · 11%
State Road
8.36 mi · 8%
Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.98 mi · 8%
Brunswick Pike
5.75 mi · 6%
Trenton Freeway
5.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 North

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 23m from Bristol
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Silver Spring?

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Bristol and 51.3 miles from Silver Spring.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Silver Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

53 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Silver Spring. Straight-line distance: 82.83 mi (133.31 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Silver Spring

#2 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Silver Spring (-74.84878, 41.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $14.79
Round trip
$29.58
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.79 $29.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.65 $33.30
Premium $4.95 $17.93 $35.87
Diesel $5.98 $21.65 $43.30

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 Silver Spring. The current time is 02:49:02.

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.