How far is Hudson, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hudson, PA to Bristol, PA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
119.37 mi
02h 01m
Flight
96.13 mi
154.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.13 mi
Kilometers
154.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.37 mi
Kilometers
192.11 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM 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
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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 Hudson
59.6 mi
01h 00m
To Bristol
59.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stark Street

    36 m · 6 sec · Stark Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    698 ft · 31 sec · South Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mayock Street

    1552 ft · 1 min · Mayock Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Jumper Road

    1129 ft · 28 sec · Jumper Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Mountain Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Mountain Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 71%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 20%
East Mountain Boulevard
1.26 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 00m from Hudson
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 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 59.6 miles from Hudson and 59.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.79 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson 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 Hudson and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 96.13 mi (154.7 km).

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#1 Hudson

Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this census-designated place forms part of Plains Township.

Population0
Coordinates41.2748000, -75.8360300
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Stark Street (-75.835931, 41.274954)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $18.79
Round trip
$37.59
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $18.79 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $20.73 $41.47
Premium $5.31 $22.33 $44.67
Diesel $6.55 $27.58 $55.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and Bristol. The current time is 16:45:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.