How far is Tinicum, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Tinicum, PA to Bristol, PA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tinicum and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum and Bristol.
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Start on Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dark Hollow Road
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Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Newtown Bypass
2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
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Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
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Continue on North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
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Continue on Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
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Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
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Continue on Bath Street
2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street
70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tinicum and Bristol.
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.
Durham Road
Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Tinicum 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 Tinicum to Bristol?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Wrightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Tinicum and 23.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tinicum and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Wrightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wrightstown.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tinicum and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.34 km).
#1 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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