How far is Saint Clair, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Saint Clair, PA to Bristol, PA is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
107.22 mi
02h 01m
Flight
82.46 mi
132.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.46 mi
Kilometers
132.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.56 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Saint Clair
53.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bristol
53.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hancock Street

    580 ft · 18 sec · West Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    3273 ft · 53 sec · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 34%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 22%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 20%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 10%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Centre Street
2.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
82.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 00m from Saint Clair
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint Clair and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair to Bristol?

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from Saint Clair and 53.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint Clair and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 82.46 mi (132.7 km).

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#1 Saint Clair

Positioned within the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Pennsylvania, this borough is located in central Schuylkill County.

Population0
Coordinates40.7206500, -76.1910500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-76.191122, 40.720621)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.32 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
7.56 gal · 28.64 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.62 $37.23
Premium $5.31 $20.05 $40.11
Diesel $6.55 $24.76 $49.52

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 Saint Clair and Bristol. The current time is 12:53:28.

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.