How far is Whitfield, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Whitfield, PA to Bristol, PA is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63 miles (101.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
82.01 mi
01h 25m
Flight
63.03 mi
101.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.03 mi
Kilometers
101.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.01 mi
Kilometers
131.99 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Whitfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitfield
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitfield
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
Malvern
PA

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitfield
40.2 mi
00h 42m
To Bristol
41.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Whitfield and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Albans Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Saint Albans Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitfield Boulevard

    67 m · 17 sec · Whitfield Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Reed Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · Van Reed Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Hill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · State Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Penn Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Penn Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 422 East: Pottstown

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Shore Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown

    2135 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

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

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 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 Whitfield 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
58.7 mi · 72%
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 14%
West Shore Bypass
2.91 mi · 4%
State Hill Road
2.08 mi · 3%
Penn Avenue
1.22 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
63 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malvern
00h 42m from Whitfield
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitfield 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 Whitfield to Bristol?

The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Malvern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Whitfield and 41.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 63 miles (101.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Malvern

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

3 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

9 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Ardmore

19 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 63.03 mi (101.43 km).

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#1 Whitfield

Town in Pennsylvania, USA

Population4,733
Coordinates40.3359300, -76.0060500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: St Albans Drive (-76.005706, 40.33586)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.70
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.85 $23.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.34 $26.67
Premium $4.95 $14.37 $28.73
Diesel $5.98 $17.34 $34.68

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 Whitfield and Bristol. The current time is 23:40:50.

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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.