How far is Pequea, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Pequea, PA to Bristol, PA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pequea and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pequea and Bristol.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto River Hill Road
37 m · 10 sec · River Hill Road
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Turn left onto Pequea Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard
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Continue on Martic Forge Road
2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Marticville Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Marticville Road
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Turn right onto New Danville Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · New Danville Pike
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Continue on South Queen Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Queen Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
1630 ft · 60 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Church Street
863 ft · 35 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto East King Street
608 ft · 28 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Plum Street
2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street
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Continue on New Holland Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue
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Continue on New Holland Pike
1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1010 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading
2546 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
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 Pequea and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.5 mi · 01h 17m
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 Pequea and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pequea to Bristol?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Pequea and 41.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pequea and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
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 East Nantmeal.
Downingtown
Exton
Coatesville
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pequea and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 81.54 mi (131.23 km).
#1 Pequea
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881600, -76.3671800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $4.09 | $13.65 | $27.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
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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