How far is Bristol, PA from Boiling Springs, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Boiling Springs, PA is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.04 mi
02h 39m
Flight
120.32 mi
193.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.32 mi
Kilometers
193.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.04 mi
Kilometers
217.32 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Mon, Nov 9, 4:04 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Mon, Nov 9, 6:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-09T13:24
Arrive Boiling Springs
Mon, Nov 9, 4:04 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EST
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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
67.4 mi
01h 19m
To Boiling Springs
67.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Boiling Springs.

  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

    120.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike

    1619 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lisburn Road

    1500 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Lisburn Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boiling Springs Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1373 ft · 27 sec · East 1st Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
122 mi · 90%
West Lisburn Road
3.79 mi · 3%
Boiling Springs Road
3.61 mi · 3%
US 15 South
2.68 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

120 mi · 02h 10m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 19m from Bristol
Leave By
1:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Bristol and 67.7 miles from Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
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Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 120.32 mi (193.63 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 Boiling Springs

Located in Cumberland County at an elevation of 472 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the fertile Cumberland Valley.

Population0
Coordinates40.1498100, -77.1283100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Boiling Springs (-77.12831, 40.14981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.58
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $20.79 $41.58
Mid-grade $4.79 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $5.24 $24.98 $49.95
Diesel $6.56 $31.28 $62.56

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Boiling Springs. The current time is 13:24:58.

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.