How far is Telford, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Telford, PA to Bristol, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
34.84 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.41 mi
47.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.41 mi
Kilometers
47.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.84 mi
Kilometers
56.07 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Return by in Telford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Telford
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 10:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
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 Telford
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
Hatboro
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Telford
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Bristol
18 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Telford and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hector Alley

    43 m · 13 sec · Hector Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right

    57 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Madison Avenue

    694 ft · 33 sec · West Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2969 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South County Line Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bethlehem Pike

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Bethlehem Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Horsham Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Road

  9. 9

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

    2466 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Telford 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14.3 mi · 41%
Horsham Road
7.64 mi · 22%
Bethlehem Pike
5.53 mi · 16%
Easton Road
1.13 mi · 3%
South County Line Road
0.97 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 3%
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 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatboro
00h 21m from Telford
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Telford 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 Telford to Bristol?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Hatboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Telford and 18 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Telford 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 14.7 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 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 14.5 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 14.6 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 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 Telford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 29.41 mi (47.33 km).

Telford

#1 Telford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,683
Coordinates40.3220500, -75.3279500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hector Alley (-75.327689, 40.321902)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.65 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 Telford and Bristol. The current time is 21:19:38.

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.