How far is Bristol, PA from Gold Key Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Gold Key Lake, PA is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Gold Key Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Gold Key Lake.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 54 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Morrisville, Trenton
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1526 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway
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Continue on Brunswick Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Brunswick Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Washington Road
103 m · 8 sec · Washington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Nassau Street
781 ft · 31 sec · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto Witherspoon Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Continue on Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 21 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 8 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit straight toward Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
1023 ft · 16 sec · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Merge slight left onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.8 mi · 12 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 80 West, US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2705 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206 North: Stanhope, Newton
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Water Street
103 m · 18 sec · Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Street
560 ft · 25 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Newton - Halsey Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Newton - Halsey Road
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Dingmans Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Dingmans Road
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Continue on Dingmans Bridge
796 ft · 38 sec · Dingmans Bridge
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Continue on PA-739
8 mi · 15 min · PA-739
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Turn right onto Log Tavern Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Log Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Gold Key Road
2760 ft · 2 min · Gold Key Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gold Key Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Gold Key Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 202 North
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Gold Key Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Gold Key Lake?
The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Bristol and 53 miles from Gold Key Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Gold Key Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
New Brunswick station
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Gold Key Lake. Straight-line distance: 83.4 mi (134.22 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 Gold Key Lake
Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an approximate elevation of 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3059300, -74.9385000 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Key Lake (-74.9385, 41.30593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $4.46 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
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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