How far is Bristol, PA from Duncannon, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Duncannon, PA is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
135.26 mi
02h 41m
Flight
116.33 mi
187.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.33 mi
Kilometers
187.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.26 mi
Kilometers
217.68 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncannon
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 5, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-05T06:11
Arrive Duncannon
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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

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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
67.5 mi
01h 20m
To Duncannon
67.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    12 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    2059 ft · 48 sec · Newport Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
111 mi · 82%
US 22 West
12 mi · 9%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 81 South
2.39 mi · 2%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

109 mi · 01h 58m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 20m from Bristol
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Duncannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Bristol and 67.7 miles from Duncannon.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Duncannon.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

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

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Duncannon. Straight-line distance: 116.33 mi (187.21 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Duncannon (-77.02303, 40.39814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.07 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
9.54 gal · 36.14 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.94 $43.87
Premium $4.95 $23.63 $47.26
Diesel $5.98 $28.52 $57.05

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Duncannon. The current time is 06:11:27.

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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.