How far is Bristol, PA from South Temple, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to South Temple, PA is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and South Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and South Temple.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
57.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
2194 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto Kutztown Road
1813 ft · 37 sec · Kutztown Road
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Turn right onto Frush Valley Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Frush Valley Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Road
1759 ft · 1 min · Georgia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and South Temple.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near South Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to South Temple?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Bristol and 41.6 miles from South Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near South Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Frazer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frazer.
Exton
Paoli
Downingtown
Coatesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and South Temple. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.98 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Temple
Situated within Muhlenberg Township in central Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits immediately north of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4000000, -75.9000000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Temple (-75.9, 40.4)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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