How far is Newtown, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and Bristol.
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Start on West Washington Avenue
137 m · 16 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Sycamore Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1 km · 56 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
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Continue on North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
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Continue on Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Street
2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown and Bristol.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Highway
Continue on Veterans Highway
2.95 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Newtown and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newtown to Bristol?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Langhorne Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Newtown and 9.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newtown and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Langhorne Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Langhorne Manor.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 km).
#1 Newtown
Situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, this locale is established within Bucks County at a general elevation of approximately 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2292800, -74.9368300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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