How far is Bristol, PA from Concord, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Concord, PA is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.2 mi
03h 35m
Flight
150.73 mi
242.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.73 mi
Kilometers
242.58 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.2 mi
Kilometers
291.62 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Fri, May 1, 3:08 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, May 1, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-30T23:32
Arrive Concord
Fri, May 1, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 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
Cornwall
PA

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
90.4 mi
01h 47m
To Concord
90.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Newburg Road

    723 ft · 12 sec · Newburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Path Valley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Path Valley Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Path Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
156 mi · 86%
Path Valley Road
9.15 mi · 5%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Forge Hill Road
2.97 mi · 2%
Cumberland Highway
2.35 mi · 1%
Spring Run Road East
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
150.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cornwall
01h 47m from Bristol
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Bristol and 90.8 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cornwall

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

20 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Middletown

29 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Concord. Straight-line distance: 150.73 mi (242.58 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 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Concord (-77.70027, 40.25175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $26.11
Round trip
$52.22
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.11 $52.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.95 $31.66 $63.31
Diesel $5.98 $38.21 $76.42

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Concord. The current time is 23:32:53.

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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.