How far is Bristol, PA from Earlston, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Earlston, PA is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
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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 03h 59m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Earlston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Earlston.
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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
195.3 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MD
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
1819 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Hopewell Street
664 ft · 21 sec · North Hopewell Street
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Continue on State Street
1498 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Earlston.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
195 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Earlston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Earlston?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Conewago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Bristol and 105.3 miles from Earlston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 9:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Earlston.
Stop Ideas Near Conewago
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 Conewago.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Earlston. Straight-line distance: 186.17 mi (299.61 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 Earlston
Situated in Bedford County within the Ridge and Valley physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains, this small unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 1,086 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0061900, -78.3700100 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earlston (-78.37001, 40.00619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $48.77 | $97.55 |
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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