How far is Bryn Athyn, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Bryn Athyn, PA to Bristol, PA is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 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
16.28 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.59 mi
18.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.28 mi
Kilometers
26.2 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 Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bryn Athyn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryn Athyn
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 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 Bryn Athyn
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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bryn Athyn
7.6 mi
00h 15m
To Bristol
8.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Athyn and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

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

    1055 ft · 46 sec · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Alnwick Road

    678 ft · 36 sec · Alnwick Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Huntingdon Pike

    3010 ft · 1 min · Huntingdon Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Red Lion Road

    2335 ft · 1 min · Red Lion Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Philmont Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Philmont Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Philmont Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Philmont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Street Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward PATP Toll East, I 276 Toll East: New York City

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
5.34 mi · 33%
Philmont Avenue
3.95 mi · 24%
Street Road
1.59 mi · 10%
US 13
0.95 mi · 6%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 4%
Huntingdon Pike
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

5.27 mi · 00h 07m

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
+4.7 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 15m from Bryn Athyn
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bryn Athyn and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryn Athyn to Bristol?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 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 7.6 miles from Bryn Athyn and 8.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bryn Athyn and Rain Showers near Bristol.

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 13 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 12.2 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 11.9 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 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 Bryn Athyn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.65 km).

Bryn Athyn

#1 Bryn Athyn

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population1,314
Coordinates40.1315000, -75.0673900
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.06711, 40.131315)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 Bryn Athyn and Bristol. The current time is 06:56:44.

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.