How far is Bristol, PA from Temple, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Temple, PA is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
82.47 mi
01h 41m
Flight
60.29 mi
97.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.29 mi
Kilometers
97.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.47 mi
Kilometers
132.73 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Frazer
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
41.2 mi
00h 50m
To Temple
41.3 mi
00h 50m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 5th Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    1545 ft · 40 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lamont Avenue

    115 m · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Euclid Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
59.6 mi · 72%
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi · 14%
North 5th Street
4.95 mi · 6%
West Shore Bypass
1.88 mi · 2%
US 422 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazer
00h 50m from Bristol
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Temple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Bristol and 41.3 miles from Temple.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Temple.

Stop Ideas Near Frazer

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

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

RAIL

Exton

6 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

6 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Temple. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.03 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 Temple

Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4087000, -75.9216000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Temple (-75.9216, 40.4087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.33 $28.66
Premium $5.31 $15.44 $30.88
Diesel $6.55 $19.06 $38.12

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 Temple. The current time is 14:49:19.

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.