How far is Bristol, PA from DuBois, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to DuBois, PA is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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.
CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and DuBois.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and DuBois.
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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
175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
1961 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Turn left
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 53 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
25 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and DuBois.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 03h 11m
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 DuBois.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to DuBois?
The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Almedia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Bristol and 140.9 miles from DuBois.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near DuBois.
Stop Ideas Near Almedia
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 Almedia.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and DuBois. Straight-line distance: 216.72 mi (348.77 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 DuBois
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,287 |
| Coordinates | 41.1192300, -78.7600300 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: DuBois (-78.76003, 41.11923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.57 | $81.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.67 | $91.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.38 | $118.76 |
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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