Bristol Pennsylvania Map

About Bristol, Pennsylvania

Bristol is a locality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,923. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Bristol is located at 40.1007°N, 74.8518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19007.

Bristol, a borough of weathered brick and enduring grace, unfolds along the Delaware River's western edge. It lies 2.1 miles north-north-east of Burlington, NJ (from Burlington, NJ: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Trenton. Its landscape is a gentle tableau of rolling terrain, where the air, often carrying the tang of distant industry and the sweetness of blooming honeysuckle, settles over a mosaic of mature trees and well-tended lawns. The river itself acts as a constant, shimmering presence, its broad expanse reflecting the sky in a mutable dance of light, from the crisp blues of midday to the bruised purples of approaching twilight. Streets, lined with houses that speak of generations, curve with a natural ease, their architecture a quiet testament to different eras, each with its own stoic charm, while the occasional glimpse of a distant, verdant hillside offers a soft counterpoint to the built environment. The history of Bristol is a narrative deeply entwined with the Delaware River, a vital artery for commerce since its earliest days. This was a place of mills and manufacturing, its economy once fueled by the robust industries that lined its waterfront, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, functional buildings that dot the borough. Today, while the echoes of those industrial titans may have softened, Bristol retains a distinct character, a blend of working-class resilience and a growing appreciation for its historical roots, with efforts underway to preserve its architectural heritage and foster new life within its older structures. The borough’s connection to the river remains paramount, a source of both practical transport and a subtle, ever-present beauty that shapes the rhythm of daily life in Bristol.

About This Bristol Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bristol, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bristol and Bucks County.

Detailed location data for Bristol includes the ZIP code (19007), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bucks County (Doylestown), and school district assignment (Bristol Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bristol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.