How far is Linglestown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Linglestown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
123.42 mi
02h 01m
Flight
103.47 mi
166.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.47 mi
Kilometers
166.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.42 mi
Kilometers
198.63 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
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Linglestown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linglestown
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 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
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linglestown
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Linglestown
61.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bristol
61.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
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 Linglestown and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Ridge Avenue

    551 ft · 20 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain Road

    2161 ft · 42 sec · North Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linglestown 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 89%
I 83 South
4.58 mi · 4%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 00m from Linglestown
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Linglestown 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 Linglestown to Bristol?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Linglestown and 61.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Linglestown and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linglestown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 103.47 mi (166.52 km).

Linglestown

#1 Linglestown

Census designated place

Population6,334
Coordinates40.3339800, -76.7891400
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Ridge Avenue (-76.789133, 40.33392)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $17.81
Round trip
$35.63
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.81 $35.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.05 $40.10
Premium $4.95 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $5.98 $26.07 $52.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linglestown and Bristol. The current time is 20:48:05.

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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.