How far is Schwenksville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Schwenksville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
45 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.04 mi
54.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.79 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45 mi
Kilometers
72.42 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Schwenksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schwenksville
2026-04-19T08:25
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schwenksville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitemarsh
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Schwenksville
22.5 mi
00h 27m
To Bristol
22.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2184 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Skippack Pike

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Skippack Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Forty Foot Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forty Foot Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP South

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  6. 6

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schwenksville 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 52%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.77 mi · 22%
Skippack Pike
4.82 mi · 11%
Old Forty Foot Road
3.08 mi · 7%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitemarsh
00h 27m from Schwenksville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Schwenksville and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Whitemarsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Schwenksville and 22.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:40 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 Rain Showers around Schwenksville and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Whitemarsh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitemarsh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.5 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitemarsh.

RAIL

Ardmore

14 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

15 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

19 mi away
2955 Market St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schwenksville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 34.04 mi (54.79 km).

Schwenksville

#1 Schwenksville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,385
Coordinates40.2562100, -75.4637900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.463659, 40.25622)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Schwenksville and Bristol. The current time is 08:25:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.