How far is Bristol, PA from Forest Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Forest Lake, PA is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Forest Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Forest Lake.
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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
109.8 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
1379 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton
1722 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
1633 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 492
1797 ft · 30 sec · State Route 492
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Continue on Jackson Street
1637 ft · 33 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto State Route 29
44 m · 3 sec · State Route 29
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Turn slight right onto Grow Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Grow Avenue
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Continue on Church Street
2965 ft · 56 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Owego Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Owego Street
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Continue on State Route 167
1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 167
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Turn slight left onto North Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Road
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Turn left onto Lake Hill Road
3271 ft · 3 min · Lake Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Road 6
1157 ft · 51 sec · Road 6
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Road 6
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Forest Lake.
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
110 mi · 02h 03m
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 Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Forest Lake?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 92.5 miles from Bristol and 92.5 miles from Forest Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Lake.
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 Forest Lake. Straight-line distance: 136.09 mi (219.02 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 Forest Lake
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 41.8842400, -75.9593600 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Lake (-75.95936, 41.88424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $4.09 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
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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