How far is Skippack, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Skippack, PA to Bristol, PA is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.37 mi
00h 44m
Flight
30.09 mi
48.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.09 mi
Kilometers
48.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.37 mi
Kilometers
64.97 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Skippack
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Skippack
2026-05-12T20:46
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Skippack
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Skippack
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Bristol
20.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Skippack Pike

    3181 ft · 2 min · Skippack Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Forty Foot Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forty Foot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP South

    2733 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  5. 5

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Skippack 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.77 mi · 24%
Old Forty Foot Road
3.08 mi · 8%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
Skippack Pike
0.6 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 22m from Skippack
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Skippack and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Skippack and 20.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.9 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 12.7 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 12.7 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 12.8 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Skippack and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 30.09 mi (48.43 km).

Skippack

#1 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Skippack Pike (-75.398755, 40.223077)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Skippack and Bristol. The current time is 20:46:46.

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.