How far is Bristol, PA from Dickson City, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Dickson City, PA is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.53 mi
02h 42m
Flight
102.63 mi
165.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.63 mi
Kilometers
165.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.53 mi
Kilometers
221.34 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickson City
Sat, May 30, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-30T08:54
Arrive Dickson City
Sat, May 30, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
68.8 mi
01h 21m
To Dickson City
68.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Dickson City.

  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

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    785 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop

    120 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway

    2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West Lackawanna Avenue

    1680 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 68%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 17%
I 81 North
11.6 mi · 8%
South Valley Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
PA 347
1.1 mi · 1%
Cypress Street
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 21m from Bristol
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Dickson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Dickson City?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Bristol and 68.8 miles from Dickson City.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Dickson City.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Dickson City. Straight-line distance: 102.63 mi (165.17 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Dickson City

#2 Dickson City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,731
Coordinates41.4714700, -75.6076900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Dickson City (-75.60769, 41.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.63
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.82 $39.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.31 $44.61
Premium $4.95 $24.03 $48.05
Diesel $5.98 $29.00 $58.01

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Dickson City. The current time is 08:54:13.

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.