How far is Bristol, PA from Avoca, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Avoca, PA is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
124.83 mi
02h 26m
Flight
97.34 mi
156.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.34 mi
Kilometers
156.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.83 mi
Kilometers
200.89 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avoca
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Avoca
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
62.4 mi
01h 13m
To Avoca
62.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315: Avoca, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport

    1497 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Airport Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Airport Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road

    1234 ft · 23 sec · Airport Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Street

    1 m · 1 sec · William Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto William Street

    607 ft · 12 sec · William Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    96 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    53 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on William Street

    1219 ft · 59 sec · William Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    51 m · 10 sec · Spruce Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Avoca.

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 75%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 19%
I 81 North
2.07 mi · 2%
PA 315
1.01 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 13m from Bristol
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Avoca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Bristol and 62.4 miles from Avoca.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Avoca. Straight-line distance: 97.34 mi (156.65 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Avoca

#2 Avoca

City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America

Population2,603
Coordinates41.3398000, -75.7363000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Avoca (-75.7363, 41.3398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.96
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.98 $35.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.24 $40.47
Premium $4.95 $21.80 $43.60
Diesel $5.98 $26.31 $52.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Avoca. The current time is 05:53:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.