How far is Progress, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Progress, PA to Bristol, PA is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120 mi
01h 57m
Flight
105.25 mi
169.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120 mi
Kilometers
193.12 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in Progress
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Progress
2026-04-23T06:29
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
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 Progress
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 Progress
59.3 mi
00h 58m
To Bristol
60.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Progress and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Street

    2016 ft · 1 min · Wood Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    595 ft · 31 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    113 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Hill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Union Deposit Road

    2980 ft · 1 min · Union Deposit Road

  6. 6

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

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    910 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Progress 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 91%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 3%
I 83 South
1.85 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
I 76 East
0.66 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
00h 58m from Progress
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Progress and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 59.3 miles from Progress and 60.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Progress 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 Progress and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 105.25 mi (169.38 km).

Progress

#1 Progress

Census designated place

Population9,765
Coordinates40.2850900, -76.8313600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Wood Street (-76.83161, 40.285129)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $17.28
Round trip
$34.57
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.28 $34.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.45 $38.91
Premium $4.95 $20.96 $41.91
Diesel $5.98 $25.30 $50.59

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 Progress and Bristol. The current time is 06:29:01.

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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.