How far is Freemansburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Freemansburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
78.6 mi
01h 27m
Flight
44.68 mi
71.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.49 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Freemansburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freemansburg
2026-04-23T04:21
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freemansburg
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
Hatfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Freemansburg
28.9 mi
00h 43m
To Bristol
49.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Freemansburg and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freemansburg and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Street

    1063 ft · 52 sec · Garfield Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pembroke Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Daly Avenue

    2439 ft · 1 min · Daly Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hayes Street

    2837 ft · 2 min · Hayes Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Mountain Drive North

    3241 ft · 1 min · Mountain Drive North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Drive North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Drive North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto PA-378

    127 m · 9 sec · PA-378

  9. 9

    Continue on PA-378

    4.6 mi · 7 min · PA-378

  10. 10

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

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

    2466 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freemansburg 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.3 mi · 18%
Sellersville Bypass
8.09 mi · 10%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 10%
Bethlehem Pike
4.92 mi · 6%
PA-378
4.67 mi · 6%
Mountain Drive North
1.7 mi · 2%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatfield
00h 43m from Freemansburg
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Freemansburg and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freemansburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Hatfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Freemansburg and 49.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Freemansburg and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Hatfield

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

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

RAIL

Ardmore

30 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

31 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

34 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

37 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freemansburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).

Freemansburg

#1 Freemansburg

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,617
Coordinates40.6264900, -75.3457400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Garfield Street (-75.345778, 40.626488)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Freemansburg and Bristol. The current time is 04:21:41.

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.