How far is Bristol, PA from Village Shires, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Village Shires, PA is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.24 mi
00h 29m
Flight
9.46 mi
15.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.46 mi
Kilometers
15.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.91 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Village Shires
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Village Shires
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Langhorne Manor
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
7.1 mi
00h 14m
To Village Shires
7.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Village Shires.

  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

    Turn right onto Bath Street

    2000 ft · 44 sec · Bath Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Veterans Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Flowers Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Langhorne Newtown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Buck Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Buck Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Middle Holland Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Middle Holland Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Covered Bridge Road

    2416 ft · 2 min · Covered Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Highway
2.96 mi · 21%
Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 17%
Bath Road
2.33 mi · 16%
Middle Holland Road
1.04 mi · 7%
Buck Road
0.86 mi · 6%
South Flowers Mill Road
0.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Highway

Turn right onto Veterans Highway

2.96 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langhorne Manor
00h 14m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Village Shires.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Village Shires?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Langhorne Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Bristol and 7.1 miles from Village Shires.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Village Shires.

Stop Ideas Near Langhorne Manor

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 Langhorne Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.2 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 8.2 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 8.2 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 Langhorne Manor.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

11 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

24 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

28 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Village Shires. Straight-line distance: 9.46 mi (15.22 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 Village Shires

Census designated place

Population3,949
Coordinates40.2031600, -74.9704500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Village Shires (-74.97045, 40.20316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Village Shires. The current time is 03:40:54.

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.