How far is Boswell, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Boswell, PA to Bristol, PA is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.64 mi
04h 11m
Flight
220.68 mi
355.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.68 mi
Kilometers
355.15 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.64 mi
Kilometers
404.98 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 16, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Boswell
Sat, May 16, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boswell
2026-05-16T08:55
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 16, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boswell
9:00 PM EDT
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Boswell
124.1 mi
02h 05m
To Bristol
127.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hower Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Hower Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    23.2 mi · 35 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 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 · 37 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 Boswell 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 84%
Lincoln Highway
29.2 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Pitt Street
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 05m from Boswell
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boswell and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Boswell and 127.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boswell and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boswell and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 220.68 mi (355.15 km).

Boswell

#1 Boswell

Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,180
Coordinates40.1614700, -79.0289200
Altitude566
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.028994, 40.161417)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.61 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.57
17.76 gal · 67.22 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.28 $72.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.84 $81.68
Premium $4.95 $43.99 $87.98
Diesel $5.98 $53.10 $106.20

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Boswell and Bristol. The current time is 08:55:12.

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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.