How far is Malvern, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Malvern, PA to Bristol, PA is about 43.5 miles (70 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
43.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.28 mi
56.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.28 mi
Kilometers
56.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.47 mi
Kilometers
69.96 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Malvern
Sat, May 30, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malvern
2026-05-30T05:24
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 30, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malvern
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
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Malvern
21.7 mi
00h 25m
To Bristol
21.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East King Street

    109 m · 20 sec · East King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    917 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway

    2385 ft · 1 min · Old Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1146 ft · 26 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    37.3 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malvern 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
37.4 mi · 86%
North Morehall Road
1.33 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
South Morehall Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

37.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 25m from Malvern
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Malvern and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.5 miles (70 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Malvern and 21.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malvern and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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 Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.6 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 12.5 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 12.4 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 12.5 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 Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 35.28 mi (56.78 km).

Malvern

#1 Malvern

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,456
Coordinates40.0362200, -75.5138100
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East King Street (-75.513879, 40.036309)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.81 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.62 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Malvern and Bristol. The current time is 05:24:27.

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.