How far is East Petersburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from East Petersburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.54 mi
01h 37m
Flight
79.4 mi
127.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.4 mi
Kilometers
127.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.15 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Return by in East Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Petersburg
2026-04-19T14:04
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Petersburg
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From East Petersburg
47.2 mi
00h 48m
To Bristol
47.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 East Petersburg and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Petersburg and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Manheim Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manheim Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    706 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 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 East Petersburg 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi · 75%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 17%
Manheim Pike
3.2 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

70.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 48m from East Petersburg
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Petersburg 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 East Petersburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from East Petersburg and 47.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Petersburg and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

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Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Petersburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 79.4 mi (127.78 km).

East Petersburg

#1 East Petersburg

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,485
Coordinates40.1001000, -76.3541300
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-76.354154, 40.100098)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 East Petersburg and Bristol. The current time is 14:04:44.

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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.