How far is Bristol, PA from Covington, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Covington, PA is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
229.19 mi
04h 31m
Flight
162.48 mi
261.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.48 mi
Kilometers
261.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.19 mi
Kilometers
368.84 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Freeland
PA

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
114.5 mi
02h 15m
To Covington
114.6 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  22. 22

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    36.5 mi · 41 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg

    1604 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    59 m · 11 sec · Boone Run Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Williamson Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Williamson Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Road

    33 m · 3 sec · State Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 32%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 29%
US 15 North
36.9 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 10%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
North Williamson Road
5.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeland
02h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Freeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Bristol and 114.6 miles from Covington.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Freeland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

17 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

25 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

48 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

113 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Covington. Straight-line distance: 162.48 mi (261.48 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population1,011
Coordinates41.7448000, -77.0771900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Covington (-77.07719, 41.7448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $33.06
Round trip
$66.11
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.06 $66.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.21 $74.41
Premium $4.95 $40.08 $80.16
Diesel $5.98 $48.38 $96.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Covington. The current time is 01:55:32.

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.