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

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Spring Ridge, PA is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.95 mi
01h 38m
Flight
62.52 mi
100.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.52 mi
Kilometers
100.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.95 mi
Kilometers
130.27 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T14:03
Arrive Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Malvern
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
40.4 mi
00h 49m
To Spring Ridge
40.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Shore Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1885 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadcasting Road

    1143 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadcasting Road

    1422 ft · 42 sec · Broadcasting Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Meridian Boulevard

    1283 ft · 30 sec · North Meridian Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Meridian Boulevard

    2310 ft · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right

    64 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    692 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    93 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.6 mi · 74%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 14%
West Shore Bypass
5.48 mi · 7%
US 422 West
0.7 mi · 1%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
00h 49m from Bristol
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Bristol and 40.5 miles from Spring Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Malvern

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

3 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
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Exton

9 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

19 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 62.52 mi (100.61 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spring Ridge

Situated within the rolling terrain of central Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies just northwest of Reading, the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates40.3528700, -75.9899400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Spring Ridge (-75.98994, 40.35287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.53
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.77 $25.53
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.09 $28.17
Premium $5.31 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $6.55 $18.73 $37.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Spring Ridge. The current time is 14:03:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.