How far is Jacobus, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Jacobus, PA to Bristol, PA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacobus and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacobus and Bristol.
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Start on Meadow Street
22 m · 11 sec · Meadow Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3104 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South George Street
1 mi · 2 min · South George Street
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Turn right onto Joppa Road
2740 ft · 2 min · Joppa Road
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Turn right onto Leader Heights Road
1539 ft · 50 sec · Leader Heights Road
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Turn left onto I 83 North
918 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 462
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North Hills Road
1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
15.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacobus and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jacobus 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 Jacobus to Bristol?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Jacobus and 60.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.45 one way or $34.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jacobus and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Elverson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elverson.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacobus and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 99.53 mi (160.18 km).
#1 Jacobus
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,826 |
| Coordinates | 39.8831600, -76.7105200 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.45 | $34.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.15 | $42.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.53 | $51.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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