How far is Bristol, PA from Dewart, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Dewart, PA is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Dewart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Dewart.
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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
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown
673 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
1637 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 15
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Turn right onto White Deer Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · White Deer Pike
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Continue on West Brimmer Avenue
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Brimmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1038 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Turbot Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · Turbot Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turbot Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Dewart.
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
74.2 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dewart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Dewart?
The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Bristol and 86.5 miles from Dewart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dewart.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Dewart. Straight-line distance: 127.03 mi (204.43 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 Dewart
Located in the central part of the state within Northumberland County, this small unincorporated community is situated along the eastern bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1092500, -76.8766300 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dewart (-76.87663, 41.10925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.40 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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