How far is Penbrook, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Penbrook, PA to Bristol, PA is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
118.6 mi
01h 58m
Flight
106.05 mi
170.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.05 mi
Kilometers
170.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.6 mi
Kilometers
190.87 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT
Return by in Penbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penbrook
2026-04-23T13:16
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penbrook
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penbrook
59.5 mi
00h 59m
To Bristol
59.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boas Street

    1087 ft · 48 sec · Boas Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street Road

    1146 ft · 19 sec · Market Street Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Deposit Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Union Deposit Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penbrook 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 92%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
I 83 South
1.85 mi · 2%
Union Deposit Road
1.18 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 59m from Penbrook
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penbrook and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Penbrook and 59.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penbrook and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penbrook and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 106.05 mi (170.67 km).

Penbrook

#1 Penbrook

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population2,976
Coordinates40.2753700, -76.8480300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Boas Street (-76.848043, 40.275301)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Penbrook and Bristol. The current time is 13:16:40.

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.