How far is Bristol, PA from Ashley, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Ashley, PA is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Ashley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Ashley.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
84.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oakridge Road
628 ft · 22 sec · Oakridge Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Run Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Laurel Run Road
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Turn slight left onto Pine Run Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pine Run Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Hazleton Street
1826 ft · 47 sec · Hazleton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hazleton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Ashley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
84.9 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Ashley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Ashley?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Bristol and 60.6 miles from Ashley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Ashley.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emmaus.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 94.22 mi (151.63 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashley
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,734 |
| Coordinates | 41.2103600, -75.8965900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashley (-75.89659, 41.21036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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