How far is Hereford, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hereford, PA to Bristol, PA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
61.41 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.08 mi
70.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.08 mi
Kilometers
70.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.41 mi
Kilometers
98.83 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hereford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hereford
2026-04-19T09:50
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hereford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Norriton
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Hereford
30.5 mi
00h 36m
To Bristol
30.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    46 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gravel Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gravel Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Quakertown Avenue

    1078 ft · 26 sec · Quakertown Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · John Fries Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    56 m · 9 sec · John Fries Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    2321 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 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 Hereford 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23.8 mi · 39%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 38%
John Fries Highway
4.83 mi · 8%
Gravel Pike
3.75 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

23.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Norriton
00h 36m from Hereford
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hereford and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

East Norriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Hereford and 30.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.87 one way or $17.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hereford and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near East Norriton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Norriton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Norriton.

RAIL

Paoli

17 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

17 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

26 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hereford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 44.08 mi (70.94 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hereford

Census-designated place in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population3,065
Coordinates40.4492600, -75.5521300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-75.552308, 40.449277)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.87
Round trip
$17.73
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.87 $17.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.95 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.98 $12.98 $25.95

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 Hereford and Bristol. The current time is 09:50:11.

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.