How far is Coolbaugh, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Coolbaugh, PA to Bristol, PA is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.76 mi
01h 58m
Flight
67.43 mi
108.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.43 mi
Kilometers
108.52 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.76 mi
Kilometers
141.24 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Coolbaugh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coolbaugh
2026-04-18T23:08
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coolbaugh
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
Riegelsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Coolbaugh
41.6 mi
00h 59m
To Bristol
46.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Keystone Road

    81 m · 11 sec · Keystone Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Milford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Seven Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gap View Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gap View Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Broad Street

    69 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    796 ft · 24 sec · Broad Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown

    53 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Bath Street

    2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  35. 35

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coolbaugh 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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 31%
US 46 East
10.1 mi · 11%
I 295 North
9.38 mi · 11%
US 202
5.77 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
4.95 mi · 6%
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

26.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riegelsville
00h 59m from Coolbaugh
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coolbaugh and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Coolbaugh and 46.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coolbaugh and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

57 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

62 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

64 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coolbaugh and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 67.43 mi (108.52 km).

Coolbaugh

#1 Coolbaugh

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population20,618
Coordinates41.0626000, -75.0687900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Keystone Road (-75.068688, 41.062626)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 Coolbaugh and Bristol. The current time is 23:08:18.

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.