How far is Bristol, PA from Carbondale, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Carbondale, PA is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Carbondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Carbondale.
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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
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carbondale, Childs
1708 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Meredith Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Meredith Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2385 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1262 ft · 43 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1261 ft · 35 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Pike Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pike Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1682 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Carbondale.
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
94.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carbondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Carbondale?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Bristol and 74.1 miles from Carbondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Carbondale.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
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 Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 107.3 mi (172.68 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 Carbondale
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,090 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736900, -75.5018500 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbondale (-75.50185, 41.57369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.05 | $48.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.28 | $62.55 |
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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