How far is Bristol, PA from Black Lick, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Black Lick, PA is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.09 mi
05h 33m
Flight
229.89 mi
369.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.89 mi
Kilometers
369.98 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.09 mi
Kilometers
441.11 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Lick
Sat, May 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 23, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-23T09:57
Arrive Black Lick
Sat, May 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
136.8 mi
02h 46m
To Black Lick
137.3 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Today

Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Black Lick.

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

    1870 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Eichler Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Clinton Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  29. 29

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

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville

    861 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Palmerton Road

    70 m · 10 sec · Palmerton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Palmerton Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Palmerton Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Cripps Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Cripps Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cripps Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 78%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 4%
Harold Avenue
9.14 mi · 3%
William Penn Highway
8.51 mi · 3%
Quaker Valley Road
3.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 46m from Bristol
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bristol and Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Black Lick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Black Lick?

The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 136.8 miles from Bristol and 137.3 miles from Black Lick.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.51 one way or $79.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bristol and Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Black Lick.

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 Bristol and Black Lick. Straight-line distance: 229.89 mi (369.98 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Black Lick

Census designated place

Population1,149
Coordinates40.4725000, -79.1868800
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Black Lick (-79.18688, 40.4725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.61 L · about $39.51
Round trip
$79.02
19.34 gal · 73.22 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.51 $79.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.47 $88.94
Premium $4.95 $47.91 $95.81
Diesel $5.98 $57.83 $115.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Black Lick. The current time is 09:57:05.

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.