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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.14 mi
01h 19m
Flight
45.54 mi
73.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.54 mi
Kilometers
73.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.14 mi
Kilometers
103.22 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 20, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Emmaus
Wed, May 20, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emmaus
2026-05-20T17:00
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 20, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emmaus
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
Montgomeryville
PA

Census designated place

From Emmaus
28 mi
00h 39m
To Bristol
36.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    27 m · 8 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Avenue

    1876 ft · 42 sec · State Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lehigh Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, PA 309 South: Bethlehem, Quakertown

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    12.1 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2466 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmaus 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.3 mi · 22%
PA 309 South
12.1 mi · 19%
Sellersville Bypass
8.09 mi · 13%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 12%
Bethlehem Pike
4.92 mi · 8%
I 78 East
2.79 mi · 4%
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 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomeryville
00h 39m from Emmaus
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

29 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emmaus and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 45.54 mi (73.29 km).

Emmaus

#1 Emmaus

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population11,493
Coordinates40.5395400, -75.4968500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.496705, 40.539688)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $9.23
Round trip
$18.47
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Emmaus and Bristol. The current time is 17:00:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.