How far is Plymouth Meeting, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth Meeting, PA to Bristol, PA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.23 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.23 mi
Kilometers
45.43 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth Meeting
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth Meeting
2026-04-19T01:25
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth Meeting
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southampton
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Plymouth Meeting
14 mi
00h 17m
To Bristol
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth Meeting and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marple Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Marple Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Germantown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Germantown Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Northeast Extension, Allentown, New Jersey

    1131 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.9 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth Meeting and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 85%
US 13
0.95 mi · 3%
East Germantown Pike
0.77 mi · 3%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
I 276
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southampton
00h 17m from Plymouth Meeting
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Plymouth Meeting and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth Meeting to Bristol?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Plymouth Meeting and 14.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Plymouth Meeting and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Southampton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center

Philadelphia , PA
7522 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Rating 3.9/5 24 reviews City government office,Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall North

Philadelphia , PA
82 E Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southampton.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

22 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

25 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth Meeting and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).

Plymouth Meeting

#1 Plymouth Meeting

Census designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,177
Coordinates40.1023300, -75.2743500
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.274649, 40.10212)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 Plymouth Meeting and Bristol. The current time is 01:25:56.

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.