How far is Rheems, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Rheems, PA to Bristol, PA is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
106.77 mi
01h 47m
Flight
90.84 mi
146.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.84 mi
Kilometers
146.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.77 mi
Kilometers
171.83 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Rheems
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rheems
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rheems
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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Rheems
53.3 mi
00h 53m
To Bristol
53.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lime Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Lime Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Harrisburg Avenue

    1653 ft · 52 sec · East Harrisburg Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cloverleaf Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 283 East: Lancaster

    1610 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rheems 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi · 66%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 15%
PA 283 East
15.2 mi · 14%
Cloverleaf Road
1.12 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
00h 53m from Rheems
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rheems and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 53.3 miles from Rheems and 53.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rheems and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

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

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rheems and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 90.84 mi (146.19 km).

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#1 Rheems

Census designated place

Population1,598
Coordinates40.1300900, -76.5705200
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lime Street (-76.570558, 40.130057)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $15.40
Round trip
$30.81
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.40 $30.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.34 $34.68
Premium $4.95 $18.68 $37.35
Diesel $5.98 $22.54 $45.09

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 Rheems and Bristol. The current time is 23:40:07.

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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.