How far is Nottingham, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Nottingham, PA to Bristol, PA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
76.89 mi
01h 32m
Flight
66.44 mi
106.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.44 mi
Kilometers
106.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.89 mi
Kilometers
123.74 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Nottingham
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottingham
2026-04-18T23:22
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottingham
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
Frazer
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Nottingham
41.5 mi
00h 46m
To Bristol
35.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Baltimore Pike

    16 m · 3 sec · Old Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right

    96 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Christine Road

    1260 ft · 33 sec · West Christine Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

    1294 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Limestone Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gum Tree Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buck Run Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Buck Run Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Youngsburg Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    781 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 113 North: Lionville

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

    1334 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45 mi · 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nottingham 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.1 mi · 59%
Limestone Road
7.14 mi · 9%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6.89 mi · 9%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.77 mi · 6%
Gum Tree Road
4.18 mi · 5%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

45 mi · 00h 50m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
66.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazer
00h 46m from Nottingham
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nottingham and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Nottingham and 35.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.07 one way or $22.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nottingham and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Frazer

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

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

RAIL

Exton

6 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

6 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 66.44 mi (106.92 km).

Nottingham

#1 Nottingham

Unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population2,991
Coordinates39.7484400, -76.0185600
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.018542, 39.748436)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
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
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $11.07
Round trip
$22.15
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.07 $22.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.46 $24.93
Premium $4.95 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.98 $16.21 $32.41

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 Nottingham and Bristol. The current time is 23:22:12.

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.