How far is Durham, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Durham, PA to Bristol, PA is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Bristol.
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Start on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 33 sec · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1389 ft · 28 sec · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Gallows Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gallows Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto Harrow Road
1156 ft · 25 sec · Harrow Road
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Continue on Durham Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
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Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Newtown Bypass
2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
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Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
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Continue on North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
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Continue on Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Street
2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Bristol.
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.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Durham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Durham to Bristol?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Durham and 27.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Durham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Buckingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckingham.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 38.21 mi (61.49 km).
#1 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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