How far is Emmaus, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Emmaus, PA to Bristol, PA is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 19m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmaus and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmaus and Bristol.
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Start on North 3rd Street
27 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto State Avenue
1876 ft · 42 sec · State Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, PA 309 South: Bethlehem, Quakertown
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
12.1 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
4.9 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2466 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
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 Emmaus 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.
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.
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 Emmaus 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 Emmaus to Bristol?
The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Montgomeryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Emmaus and 36.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.23 one way or $18.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Emmaus and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomeryville
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 Montgomeryville.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Paoli
Cornwells Heights
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmaus and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).
#1 Emmaus
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.5395400, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
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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