How far is Bristol, PA from Yardley, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Yardley, PA is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Yardley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Yardley.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Pine Grove Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Road
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Continue on Yardley-Morrisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Yardley-Morrisville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue
92 m · 16 sec · Cold Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Avenue
571 ft · 25 sec · Riverview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Yardley.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
3.98 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Yardley?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Levittown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Bristol and 6.2 miles from Yardley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.
Stop Ideas Near Levittown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Levittown.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Yardley. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.13 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yardley
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,506 |
| Coordinates | 40.2456600, -74.8460000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yardley (-74.846, 40.24566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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