How far is Stowe, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Stowe, PA to Bristol, PA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
58.76 mi
01h 02m
Flight
44.83 mi
72.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.56 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Stowe
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stowe
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stowe
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
Norristown
PA

County seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Stowe
29.2 mi
00h 31m
To Bristol
29.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°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 Stowe and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Race Street

    85 m · 14 sec · East Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    707 ft · 33 sec · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glasgow Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Glasgow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1147 ft · 55 sec · Prince Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West High Street

    2306 ft · 51 sec · West High Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2729 ft · 42 sec · Pottstown Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Bypass

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stowe 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
30.8 mi · 52%
Pottstown Expressway
13.9 mi · 24%
Pottstown Bypass
4.72 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
US 202 North
1.1 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

30.7 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norristown
00h 31m from Stowe
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Stowe 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 Stowe to Bristol?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Norristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Stowe and 29.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stowe and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Norristown

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 Norristown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.7 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 13.6 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 13.6 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 13.6 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 Norristown.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

21 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

23 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stowe and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.15 km).

Stowe

#1 Stowe

Town in Lamoille County, Vermont, United States

Population6,078
Coordinates40.2526000, -75.6774100
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Race Street (-75.677336, 40.252562)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.95 $10.25 $20.51
Diesel $5.98 $12.38 $24.76

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 Stowe and Bristol. The current time is 06:57:57.

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.