How far is Briar Creek, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Briar Creek, PA to Bristol, PA is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
141.43 mi
02h 20m
Flight
99.5 mi
160.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.5 mi
Kilometers
160.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.43 mi
Kilometers
227.61 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in Briar Creek
Fri, Oct 16, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Briar Creek
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Briar Creek
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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Briar Creek
67.2 mi
01h 10m
To Bristol
74.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Briar Creek and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    6 m · 2 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1805 ft · 44 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    86 m · 7 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Briar Creek 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 17%
Keystone Shortway
20.2 mi · 14%
Berwick Hazleton Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
West Front Street
2.64 mi · 2%
3rd Street
1.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 10m from Briar Creek
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Briar Creek and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Briar Creek to Bristol?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Briar Creek and 74.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.28 one way or $44.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Briar Creek and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

45 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Briar Creek and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 99.5 mi (160.13 km).

Briar Creek

#1 Briar Creek

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population672
Coordinates41.0459200, -76.2821600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-76.282251, 41.045948)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $22.28
Round trip
$44.55
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $22.28 $44.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $24.58 $49.15
Premium $5.31 $26.47 $52.94
Diesel $6.55 $32.68 $65.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Briar Creek and Bristol. The current time is 20:46:09.

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.