How far is Montrose, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Montrose, PA to Bristol, PA is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
76.32 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.6 mi
99.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.6 mi
Kilometers
99.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.32 mi
Kilometers
122.82 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Montrose
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-04-19T05:18
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Montrose
38.1 mi
00h 41m
To Bristol
38.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 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 Montrose and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newkirk Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Newkirk Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    867 ft · 44 sec · Parkside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montrose Boulevard

    899 ft · 25 sec · Montrose Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    2973 ft · 1 min · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Lancaster Avenue

    2563 ft · 1 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 176 South: PA Turnpike, Morgantown

    2231 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montrose 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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
58.7 mi · 77%
Morgantown Expressway
8.59 mi · 11%
Philadelphia Avenue
2.36 mi · 3%
Morgantown Road
1.97 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 41m from Montrose
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Montrose 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 Montrose to Bristol?

The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Montrose and 38.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 61.6 mi (99.14 km).

Montrose

#1 Montrose

Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,464
Coordinates40.3064800, -75.9877100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Newkirk Avenue (-75.987669, 40.306513)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.37 $24.74
Premium $4.95 $13.33 $26.65
Diesel $5.98 $16.09 $32.17

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 Montrose and Bristol. The current time is 05:18:09.

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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.