How far is King of Prussia, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Bristol, PA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.5 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.78 mi
46.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.52 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Wed, May 13, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-05-13T06:20
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in King of Prussia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Horsham
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From King of Prussia
17.1 mi
00h 19m
To Bristol
17.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between King of Prussia and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on PATP

    1707 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2039 ft · 48 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
30.8 mi · 89%
US 13
0.95 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
0.39 mi · 1%
PATP
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horsham
00h 19m from King of Prussia
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving King of Prussia and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from King of Prussia to Bristol?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horsham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from King of Prussia and 17.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around King of Prussia and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Horsham

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 Horsham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horsham.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

19 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

23 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

23 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King of Prussia and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.31 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.396061, 40.089276)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 King of Prussia and Bristol. The current time is 06:20:11.

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.