How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
124.45 mi
02h 00m
Flight
111.3 mi
179.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.3 mi
Kilometers
179.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.45 mi
Kilometers
200.28 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Shiremanstown
Sun, May 31, 6:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiremanstown
2026-05-31T14:31
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiremanstown
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Shiremanstown
61.5 mi
01h 00m
To Bristol
62.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1912 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Simpson Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Simpson Ferry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gettysburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gettysburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carlisle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiremanstown 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
115 mi · 92%
I 83 South
1.52 mi · 1%
Carlisle Road
1.49 mi · 1%
I 76
1 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Gettysburg Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

115 mi · 02h 05m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 00m from Shiremanstown
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shiremanstown and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Shiremanstown and 62.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shiremanstown and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 111.3 mi (179.12 km).

Shiremanstown

#1 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Locust Street (-76.953628, 40.223392)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.62 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.24 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Shiremanstown and Bristol. The current time is 14:31:41.

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.