How far is Mount Penn, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Penn, PA to Bristol, PA is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
77.16 mi
01h 19m
Flight
57.02 mi
91.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.02 mi
Kilometers
91.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.16 mi
Kilometers
124.18 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Penn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Penn
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Penn
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 Mount Penn
38.5 mi
00h 39m
To Bristol
38.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Mount Penn and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Penn and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Perkiomen Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Neversink Road

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Neversink Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 West

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Shore Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  7. 7

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Penn 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
58.7 mi · 76%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 15%
Perkiomen Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
West Shore Bypass
1.09 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
I 176 South
0.64 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 39m from Mount Penn
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Penn 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 Mount Penn to Bristol?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 38.5 miles from Mount Penn and 38.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Penn 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 Mount Penn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 57.02 mi (91.77 km).

Mount Penn

#1 Mount Penn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,109
Coordinates40.3281500, -75.8907600
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Perkiomen Avenue (-75.890775, 40.327905)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 Mount Penn and Bristol. The current time is 12:27:26.

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.