How far is Bristol, PA from Clymer, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Clymer, PA is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Clymer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Clymer.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1539 ft · 57 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Plank Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Alverda Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Alverda Road
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street
144 m · 12 sec · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
726 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1933 ft · 33 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Clymer.
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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Clymer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Clymer?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Bristol and 144.5 miles from Clymer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 5:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Clymer.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Clymer. Straight-line distance: 222.39 mi (357.9 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 Clymer
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.6681200, -79.0117000 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clymer (-79.0117, 40.66812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.86 | $93.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.48 | $100.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.94 | $121.87 |
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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