How far is Raubsville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Raubsville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
53.51 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.1 mi
66.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.1 mi
Kilometers
66.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.51 mi
Kilometers
86.12 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in Raubsville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raubsville
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raubsville
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
Mechanicsville
PA

Unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

From Raubsville
23.5 mi
00h 38m
To Bristol
30 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Delaware Drive

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Delaware Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Easton Road

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Old Easton Road

    2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Durham Road

    17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newtown Bypass

    2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Newtown Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Pine Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bath Street

    2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  17. 17

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raubsville 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Durham Road
17.6 mi · 33%
Easton Road
13.8 mi · 26%
Veterans Highway
2.95 mi · 6%
Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 4%
South Delaware Drive
2.39 mi · 4%
Bath Road
2.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Durham Road

Continue on Durham Road

17.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
00h 38m from Raubsville
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Raubsville and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Raubsville and 30 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Raubsville and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

32 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

38 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

39 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raubsville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).

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#1 Raubsville

Situated in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies along the western bank of the Delaware River across from New Jersey.

Population0
Coordinates40.6356600, -75.1929500
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Delaware Drive (-75.193028, 40.635653)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.93 $9.31 $18.62
Premium $5.31 $10.03 $20.05
Diesel $6.55 $12.38 $24.76

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

There is no time difference between Raubsville and Bristol. The current time is 16:45:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.