How far is Silver Spring, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Bristol, PA is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
109.93 mi
02h 30m
Flight
82.83 mi
133.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.83 mi
Kilometers
133.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.93 mi
Kilometers
176.92 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Silver Spring
51.1 mi
01h 15m
To Bristol
58.8 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Silver Spring and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    Merge slight right onto Route 209

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 209

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  36. 36

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  40. 40

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

    1530 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

  42. 42

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, Yardley

    1571 ft · 26 sec

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13: Bristol, Yardley

    814 ft · 15 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1222 ft · 23 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1179 ft · 41 sec

  47. 47

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown

    107 m · 10 sec

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  50. 50

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  51. 51

    Continue on North Radcliffe Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street

  52. 52

    Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue

  53. 53

    Continue on Pond Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  54. 54

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
55 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.9 mi · 16%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 15%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 7%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 5%
Trenton Freeway
5.33 mi · 5%
US 13 South
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 15m from Silver Spring
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Bristol?

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Silver Spring and 58.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

53 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 82.83 mi (133.31 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.68 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.36 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 Silver Spring and Bristol. The current time is 23:43:00.

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.