How far is Dresher, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Dresher, PA to Bristol, PA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.8 mi
00h 24m
Flight
16.88 mi
27.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.88 mi
Kilometers
27.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.8 mi
Kilometers
31.87 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:21 PM EST
Return by in Dresher
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dresher
2026-11-07T11:57
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:21 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dresher
10:00 PM EST
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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Dresher
10.5 mi
00h 12m
To Bristol
9.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Susquehanna Road

    680 ft · 20 sec · Susquehanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Virginia Drive

    139 m · 11 sec · Virginia Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Dreshertown Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dreshertown Road

  4. 4

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

    2275 ft · 53 sec · Welsh Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blair Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Blair Mill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commerce Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Commerce Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maryland Road

    1801 ft · 51 sec · Maryland Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Easton Road

    115 m · 14 sec · Easton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dresher 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.3 mi · 72%
Dreshertown Road
1.56 mi · 8%
US 13
0.95 mi · 5%
Blair Mill Road
0.67 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 12m from Dresher
Leave By
7:42 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dresher 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 Dresher to Bristol?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Dresher and 9.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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 Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 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 12.4 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dresher and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 16.88 mi (27.16 km).

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#1 Dresher

Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania within Montgomery County, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 203 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.1409400, -75.1668400
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Susquehanna Road (-75.166919, 40.14088)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
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
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $4.81 $3.37 $6.74
Premium $5.26 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $6.57 $4.60 $9.20

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dresher and Bristol. The current time is 11:57:17.

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.