How far is Hellertown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hellertown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 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
55.13 mi
01h 19m
Flight
41.92 mi
67.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.92 mi
Kilometers
67.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 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
Tue, May 12, 8:09 PM EDT
Return by in Hellertown
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hellertown
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 12, 8:09 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 Hellertown
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
Mechanicsville
PA

Unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

From Hellertown
24.4 mi
00h 39m
To Bristol
30.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Easton Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Durham Road

    17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Newtown Bypass

    2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pine Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bath Street

    2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  24. 24

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    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 Hellertown 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
21.3 mi · 39%
Easton Road
4.76 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.73 mi · 9%
Veterans Highway
2.95 mi · 5%
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 5%
Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Continue on Durham Road

17.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
+13.2 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
00h 39m from Hellertown
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hellertown and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Hellertown and 30.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hellertown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).

Hellertown

#1 Hellertown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,820
Coordinates40.5795400, -75.3407300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.340846, 40.579533)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.85
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.93 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.92 $17.84
Premium $4.95 $9.61 $19.22
Diesel $5.98 $11.60 $23.20

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hellertown and Bristol. The current time is 18:50:14.

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.