How far is Devon, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Devon, PA to Bristol, PA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.7 mi
00h 41m
Flight
30.73 mi
49.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.7 mi
Kilometers
63.89 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 1:44 AM EST
Return by in Devon
Sat, Nov 7, 2:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Devon
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 1:44 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Devon
10:00 PM EST
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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Devon
19.4 mi
00h 20m
To Bristol
20.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fairfield Road

    38 m · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road

    860 ft · 35 sec · Old Lancaster Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Devon State Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Valley Forge Road

    2492 ft · 1 min · North Valley Forge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Swedesford Road

    2890 ft · 1 min · East Swedesford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
30.8 mi · 78%
US 202 North
1.93 mi · 5%
Devon State Road
1.14 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
East Swedesford Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 20m from Devon
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Devon and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Devon and 20.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.2 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 13 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Devon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 30.73 mi (49.45 km).

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#1 Devon

Situated within Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of 499 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0492800, -75.4290800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fairfield Road (-75.428962, 40.049292)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.3 L · about $6.16
Round trip
$12.33
2.8 gal · 10.6 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.16 $12.33
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.75 $13.50
Premium $5.27 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.58 $9.21 $18.43

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Devon and Bristol. The current time is 01:03:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.