How far is Bristol, PA from Solebury, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Solebury, PA is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
28.82 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.82 mi
Kilometers
46.38 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Solebury
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Solebury
Tue, May 12, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Yardley
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
14.4 mi
00h 24m
To Solebury
14.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

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

    2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otter Street

    2914 ft · 60 sec · Otter Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  9. 9

    Continue on New Rodgers Road

    149 m · 14 sec · New Rodgers Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 95: Philadelphia, New York

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Trenton, New York

    1987 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    2004 ft · 31 sec · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hope

    1955 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylorsville Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Aquetong Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Aquetong Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Upper York Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Upper York Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper York Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
10.8 mi · 37%
Aquetong Road
5.23 mi · 18%
Taylorsville Road
5.05 mi · 18%
River Road
2.42 mi · 8%
Upper York Road
1.48 mi · 5%
Veterans Highway
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yardley
00h 24m from Bristol
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Solebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Yardley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Bristol and 14.4 miles from Solebury.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yardley

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 Yardley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yardley.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

8 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

21 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

35 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Solebury. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Solebury

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population8,521
Coordinates40.3806600, -75.0082200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Solebury (-75.00822, 40.38066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Solebury. The current time is 21:50:19.

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.