How far is Bristol, PA from Union, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Union, PA is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.8 miles (122 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.42 mi
02h 11m
Flight
75.83 mi
122.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.83 mi
Kilometers
122.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.42 mi
Kilometers
147.13 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Union
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
45.6 mi
01h 05m
To Union
45.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1828 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Futer Street

    59 m · 14 sec · Futer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    105 m · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Strasburg Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Village Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lampeter Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Penn Grant Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn Grant Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Willow Street Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Street Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1345 ft · 21 sec · Lancaster Pike

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1093 ft · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lancaster Pike

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  36. 36

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

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Clearfield Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.8 mi · 50%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 14%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
4.86 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi · 4%
Village Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

44 mi · 00h 49m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
75.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
01h 05m from Bristol
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Bristol and 45.8 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 75.8 miles (122 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Union.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Union. Straight-line distance: 75.83 mi (122.04 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Union (-76.26301, 39.91038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.21 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
6.46 gal · 24.42 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.85 $29.71
Premium $4.95 $16.00 $32.00
Diesel $5.98 $19.32 $38.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Union. The current time is 02:00:37.

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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.