How far is Lehigh, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Lehigh, PA to Bristol, PA is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
130.46 mi
02h 15m
Flight
87.02 mi
140.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.02 mi
Kilometers
140.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.95 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lehigh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehigh
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lehigh
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lehigh
65.2 mi
01h 07m
To Bristol
65.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Lehigh Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee

    2148 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehigh 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
66.8 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 18%
Main Street
15.5 mi · 12%
Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 7%
Lehigh Road
2.11 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 07m from Lehigh
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Lehigh and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Lehigh and 65.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Lehigh and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 87.02 mi (140.05 km).

Lehigh

#1 Lehigh

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,783
Coordinates41.2745300, -75.4538000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.453749, 41.27455)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lehigh and Bristol. The current time is 23:43:46.

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.