How far is Mahanoy City, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Mahanoy City, PA to Bristol, PA is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.16 mi
02h 05m
Flight
83.77 mi
134.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.77 mi
Kilometers
134.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.16 mi
Kilometers
170.85 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, Jun 2, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Mahanoy City
Tue, Jun 2, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahanoy City
2026-06-02T09:15
Arrive Bristol
Tue, Jun 2, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahanoy City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mahanoy City
52.6 mi
01h 02m
To Bristol
53.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mahanoy City and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    18 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Centre Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Vulcan Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Vulcan Hill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Barnesville Drive

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Creek Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Pine Creek Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mahanoy Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Claremont Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Penn Pike

    17.5 mi · 24 min · West Penn Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tilghman Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Tilghman Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East: Allentown

    552 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    944 ft · 15 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahanoy City 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 35%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 22%
West Penn Pike
17.5 mi · 16%
Barnesville Drive
3.16 mi · 3%
Tilghman Street
2.49 mi · 2%
Pine Creek Drive
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 02m from Mahanoy City
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Mahanoy City and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahanoy City to Bristol?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Mahanoy City and 53.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Mahanoy City and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahanoy City and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 83.77 mi (134.81 km).

Mahanoy City

#1 Mahanoy City

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,928
Coordinates40.8125900, -76.1416000
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-76.14167, 40.812577)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.65
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.32 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.25 $34.49
Premium $4.95 $18.58 $37.16
Diesel $5.98 $22.43 $44.85

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahanoy City and Bristol. The current time is 09:15:08.

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.