How far is Hegins, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hegins, PA to Bristol, PA is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
124.58 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.62 mi
152.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.62 mi
Kilometers
152.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.58 mi
Kilometers
200.5 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, May 14, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hegins
Thu, May 14, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hegins
2026-05-14T15:34
Arrive Bristol
Thu, May 14, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hegins
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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Hegins
61.8 mi
01h 08m
To Bristol
62.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Good Spring Road

    2 m · 2 sec · South Good Spring Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Shermans Mountain Road

    1701 ft · 36 sec · Shermans Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 81 North: Hazleton

    1338 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 901

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sunbury Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Sunbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  16. 16

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  19. 19

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

    2404 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hegins 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 19%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 17%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
East Main Street
5.67 mi · 5%
Sunbury Road
4.94 mi · 4%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
01h 08m from Hegins
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hegins and 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 Hegins to Bristol?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Hegins and 62.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hegins and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hegins and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 94.62 mi (152.28 km).

Hegins

#1 Hegins

Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,357
Coordinates40.6514800, -76.4977400
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Good Spring Road (-76.497732, 40.651495)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.96
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.98 $35.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.24 $40.47
Premium $4.95 $21.80 $43.60
Diesel $5.98 $26.31 $52.62

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Hegins and Bristol. The current time is 15:34:59.

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.