How far is Parkside, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Parkside, PA to Bristol, PA is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkside and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkside and Bristol.
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Start on Browns Hill Road
18 m · 10 sec · Browns Hill Road
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Turn left onto Paradsise Valley Road
7.5 mi · 14 min · Paradsise Valley Road
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Continue on North Courtland Street
825 ft · 26 sec · North Courtland Street
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Turn left onto Independence Road
2 mi · 4 min · Independence Road
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Turn right onto Seven Bridge Road
797 ft · 10 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Keep slight left
2414 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
2167 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road
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Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road
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Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road
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Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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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 Parkside 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.
Route 31 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Parkside and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkside to Bristol?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 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?
Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Parkside and 47.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.28 one way or $28.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkside and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riegelsville.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkside and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.23 km).
#1 Parkside
Situated within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough is geographically positioned in the Pocono Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1012000, -75.2504600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.98 | $33.95 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026