How far is Minersville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Minersville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.26 mi
02h 04m
Flight
84.67 mi
136.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.67 mi
Kilometers
136.26 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.26 mi
Kilometers
174.22 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Minersville
Sun, May 31, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minersville
2026-05-30T20:41
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 30, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minersville
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Minersville
53.9 mi
01h 02m
To Bristol
54.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    36 m · 7 sec · South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    78 m · 13 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sunbury Street

    1582 ft · 31 sec · Sunbury Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 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 Minersville 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 34%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 20%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 10%
Gordon Nagle Trail
4.01 mi · 4%
Centre Street
2.7 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 02m from Minersville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Minersville and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 53.9 miles from Minersville and 54.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Minersville and Mostly 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 Minersville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 84.67 mi (136.26 km).

Minersville

#1 Minersville

Town of the United States

Population4,258
Coordinates40.6906500, -76.2621700
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-76.262186, 40.690613)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.57 $35.14
Premium $4.95 $18.92 $37.85
Diesel $5.98 $22.84 $45.69

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Minersville and Bristol. The current time is 20:41:52.

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.