How far is Acme, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Acme, PA to Bristol, PA is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.34 mi
04h 17m
Flight
241.82 mi
389.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.82 mi
Kilometers
389.17 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.34 mi
Kilometers
439.9 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Nov 6, 2:32 PM EST
Return by in Acme
Fri, Nov 6, 6:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Acme
2026-11-06T10:15
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Nov 6, 2:32 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Acme
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Acme
136.4 mi
02h 08m
To Bristol
137 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Acme 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 98%
State Route 31
2.74 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
PATP
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 08m from Acme
Leave By
8:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Acme and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Acme to Bristol?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.4 miles from Acme and 137 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.55 one way or $85.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Acme and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Acme and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 241.82 mi (389.17 km).

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#1 Acme

Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania within Westmoreland County, this unincorporated community sits at a significant elevation of 1,909 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.1267400, -79.4286500
Altitude582
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.428664, 40.126743)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.51 L · about $42.55
Round trip
$85.10
19.28 gal · 73.02 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $42.55 $85.10
Mid-grade $4.83 $46.58 $93.16
Premium $5.28 $50.93 $101.86
Diesel $6.59 $63.51 $127.02

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Acme and Bristol. The current time is 10:15:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.