How far is Bristol, PA from Willow Grove, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Willow Grove, PA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
19.32 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.26 mi
22.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.26 mi
Kilometers
22.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.32 mi
Kilometers
31.09 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-17T10:55
Arrive Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 11:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Willow Grove
9.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Willow Grove.

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

    2467 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi · 78%
Easton Road
1.42 mi · 7%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
PA 611
0.47 mi · 2%
I 95 South
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

13.2 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Willow Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Willow Grove?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Bristol and 9.7 miles from Willow Grove.

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

The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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 13.3 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Camden Municipal Court
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Camden Municipal Court

Camden , NJ
Camden City Hall, 520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102
Rating 1.3/5 50 reviews City courthouse
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Willow Grove. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Willow Grove

#2 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Willow Grove (-75.11573, 40.144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Willow Grove. The current time is 10:55:41.

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.