How far is Yardley, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Yardley, PA to Bristol, PA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
15.71 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.02 mi
16.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.02 mi
Kilometers
16.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.71 mi
Kilometers
25.29 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Yardley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardley
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Yardley
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
Levittown
PA

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Yardley
6 mi
00h 11m
To Bristol
9.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Yardley and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverview Avenue

    571 ft · 31 sec · Riverview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue

    92 m · 15 sec · Cold Springs Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Yardley-Morrisville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Yardley-Morrisville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Pine Grove Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown

    107 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Radcliffe Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pond Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yardley 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pine Grove Road
5.39 mi · 34%
North Radcliffe Street
1.88 mi · 12%
Yardley-Morrisville Road
1.53 mi · 10%
North Main Street
1.2 mi · 8%
East Farragut Avenue
0.64 mi · 4%
Pond Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pine Grove Road

Continue straight

3.94 mi · 00h 05m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Levittown
00h 11m from Yardley
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yardley 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 Yardley to Bristol?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Levittown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Yardley and 9.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Levittown

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 Levittown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

9 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

14 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

25 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

28 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yardley and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 10.02 mi (16.13 km).

Yardley

#1 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverview Avenue (-74.845715, 40.245927)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 Yardley and Bristol. The current time is 21:19:13.

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.