How far is Emerald Lakes, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Emerald Lakes, PA to Bristol, PA is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110 mi
01h 56m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.84 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
110 mi
Kilometers
177.02 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 PM EST
Return by in Emerald Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 2:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerald Lakes
2026-11-07T10:16
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:13 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emerald Lakes
9:30 PM EST
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Emerald Lakes
54.9 mi
00h 58m
To Bristol
55.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Emerald Lakes and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lakes and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Clearview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Emerald Boulevard

    132 m · 26 sec · Emerald Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Long Pond Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Long Pond Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Long Pond Road

    4 mi · 9 min · Long Pond Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald Lakes 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 21%
Long Pond Road
7.78 mi · 7%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
00h 58m from Emerald Lakes
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Emerald Lakes 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 Emerald Lakes to Bristol?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Emerald Lakes and 55.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Emerald Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lakes and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.84 km).

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#1 Emerald Lakes

Located within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and private residential community sits at an elevation of approximately 2,011 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0884200, -75.4196300
Altitude613
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Drive (-75.419766, 41.088501)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.69 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
7.76 gal · 29.38 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.82 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $5.27 $20.46 $40.93
Diesel $6.58 $25.54 $51.08

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerald Lakes and Bristol. The current time is 10:16:38.

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.