How far is Hummelstown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hummelstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
111.65 mi
01h 59m
Flight
98.66 mi
158.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.66 mi
Kilometers
158.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.65 mi
Kilometers
179.68 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Hummelstown
Wed, May 13, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hummelstown
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hummelstown
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
Warwick
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Hummelstown
56.2 mi
00h 59m
To Bristol
55.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Hummelstown and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1184 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2539 ft · 53 sec · Quarry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waltonville Road

    908 ft · 20 sec · Waltonville Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Waltonville Road

    138 m · 8 sec · Waltonville Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Waltonville Road

    63 m · 5 sec · Waltonville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 322 East

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2045 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hockersville Road

    3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Governor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Governor Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    31 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2166 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    31 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Horseshoe Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    2532 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hummelstown 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.8 mi · 81%
Horseshoe Pike
11 mi · 10%
East Governor Road
1.75 mi · 2%
US 422 East
1.71 mi · 2%
West Governor Road
1.19 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.7 mi · 01h 39m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 59m from Hummelstown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hummelstown and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Hummelstown and 55.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

19 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

20 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

26 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hummelstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 98.66 mi (158.77 km).

Hummelstown

#1 Hummelstown

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,814
Coordinates40.2653700, -76.7083000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.708296, 40.265332)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.95 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.98 $23.56 $47.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hummelstown and Bristol. The current time is 23:13:37.

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.