How far is Souderton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Souderton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
38.14 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.14 mi
Kilometers
61.38 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 26, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Souderton
Tue, May 26, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Souderton
2026-05-26T06:02
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 26, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Souderton
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
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Souderton
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Bristol
21.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1522 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South County Line Road

    3085 ft · 1 min · South County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bethlehem Pike

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2466 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 East: New Jersey

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Souderton 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.3 mi · 38%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 20%
Bethlehem Pike
5.53 mi · 15%
Easton Road
1.13 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 26m from Souderton
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Souderton 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 Souderton to Bristol?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Souderton and 21.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Souderton and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Hatboro

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 Hatboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 14.8 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 14.6 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 14.6 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 14.7 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 Hatboro.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

17 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore

24 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Souderton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.55 km).

Souderton

#1 Souderton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,110
Coordinates40.3117700, -75.3251800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.325301, 40.311847)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Souderton and Bristol. The current time is 06:02:35.

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.