How far is Richlandtown, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Richlandtown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richlandtown and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlandtown and Bristol.
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Start on Union Street West
9 m · 6 sec · Union Street West
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1738 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Richlandtown Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike
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Continue on Tohickon Avenue
1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue
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Continue on North Hellertown Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Hellertown Avenue
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Continue on South Hellertown Avenue
62 m · 14 sec · South Hellertown Avenue
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Turn left onto Front Street
774 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Station Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Bethlehem Pike
48 m · 4 sec · Old Bethlehem Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bethlehem Pike
1481 ft · 41 sec · Old Bethlehem Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tollgate Road
25 m · 5 sec · Tollgate Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Tollgate Road
1826 ft · 46 sec · Tollgate Road
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Turn left onto South West End Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · South West End Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sellersville Bypass
8.1 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Horsham Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road
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Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2466 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey
1897 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.2 mi · 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 · 39 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 Richlandtown and Bristol.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.2 mi · 00h 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 Richlandtown and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richlandtown to Bristol?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Spring House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Richlandtown and 22.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richlandtown and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Spring House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
City of Philadelphia Northeast Municipal Services Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring House.
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richlandtown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 35.52 mi (57.16 km).
#1 Richlandtown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,294 |
| Coordinates | 40.4701000, -75.3204600 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.88 | $15.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
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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