How far is Valley View, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Valley View, PA to Bristol, PA is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
116.18 mi
02h 02m
Flight
98.39 mi
158.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.39 mi
Kilometers
158.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.98 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 24, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Valley View
Sun, May 24, 9:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley View
2026-05-24T17:10
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 24, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley View
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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Valley View
57.8 mi
01h 01m
To Bristol
58.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
63°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley View and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Albemarle Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · South Albemarle Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Springettsbury Avenue

    923 ft · 46 sec · East Springettsbury Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    1871 ft · 44 sec · South Harrison Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2786 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley View 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi · 61%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 14%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.75 mi · 1%
Hill Street
0.75 mi · 1%
North Hills Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

70.5 mi · 01h 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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 01m from Valley View
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Valley View and Patchy Fog near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley View to Bristol?

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Valley View and 58.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Valley View and Patchy Fog near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elverson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elverson.

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

23 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley View and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 98.39 mi (158.35 km).

Valley View

#1 Valley View

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,817
Coordinates39.9501000, -76.7010800
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Albemarle Street (-76.701279, 39.950089)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.86 $37.71
Premium $4.95 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $5.98 $24.52 $49.04

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley View and Bristol. The current time is 17:10:52.

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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.