How far is Whitehall Township, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to Bristol, PA is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
72.89 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.89 mi
Kilometers
117.31 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Apr 17, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall Township
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
Kulpsville
PA

Census designated place

From Whitehall Township
36.4 mi
00h 40m
To Bristol
36.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 30 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 21 sec · South Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 32%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
4.84 mi · 7%
MacArthur Road
2.7 mi · 4%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
PATP
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kulpsville
00h 40m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township 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 Whitehall Township to Bristol?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Kulpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Whitehall Township and 36.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Kulpsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kulpsville, 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 Kulpsville.

RAIL

Paoli

26 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

27 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

31 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Exton

35 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall Township and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.52 km).

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#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall Township and Bristol. The current time is 04:46:23.

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.