How far is Manheim, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Manheim, PA to Bristol, PA is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
99.57 mi
01h 40m
Flight
81.63 mi
131.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.63 mi
Kilometers
131.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.24 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 PM EDT
Return by in Manheim
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manheim
2026-04-19T11:08
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manheim
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Manheim
49.7 mi
00h 50m
To Bristol
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    3156 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lebanon Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward PATP

    914 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

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

    2532 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manheim 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.8 mi · 91%
Lebanon Road
5.14 mi · 5%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.7 mi · 01h 39m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 50m from Manheim
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Manheim and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Manheim and 49.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manheim and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manheim and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 81.63 mi (131.37 km).

Manheim

#1 Manheim

Borough in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population4,816
Coordinates40.1634300, -76.3949600
Altitude125
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 (-76.394844, 40.163502)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Manheim and Bristol. The current time is 11:08:21.

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.