How far is Girardville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Girardville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.46 mi
02h 01m
Flight
89.14 mi
143.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.14 mi
Kilometers
143.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Girardville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Girardville
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Girardville
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Girardville
58.7 mi
01h 00m
To Bristol
59.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    8 m · 3 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2746 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    616 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on High Road

    2483 ft · 53 sec · High Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1471 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Gold Star Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gold Star Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  24. 24

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Girardville 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 20%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 18%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
4.24 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 00m from Girardville
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Girardville and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 58.7 miles from Girardville and 59.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.

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 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Girardville and 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 Girardville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.45 km).

Girardville

#1 Girardville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,434
Coordinates40.7914800, -76.2835600
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South 2nd Street (-76.283479, 40.791485)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.82 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.64 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 Girardville and Bristol. The current time is 22:12:57.

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.