How far is Bristol, PA from Hanover, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Hanover, PA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.79 mi
03h 02m
Flight
114.77 mi
184.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.77 mi
Kilometers
184.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.79 mi
Kilometers
218.54 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Hanover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
67.8 mi
01h 31m
To Hanover
68 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    28.8 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on York Road

    1843 ft · 44 sec · York Road

  25. 25

    Continue on York Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road

  26. 26

    Continue on York Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · York Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broadway

    65 m · 4 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 53%
US 30 West
32.1 mi · 24%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 12%
York Road
6.19 mi · 5%
Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 2%
York Street
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
114.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 31m from Bristol
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Hanover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Bristol and 68 miles from Hanover.

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

The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Hanover.

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 Hanover. Straight-line distance: 114.77 mi (184.7 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hanover

Town in Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,783
Coordinates39.8006600, -76.9830400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Hanover (-76.98304, 39.80066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.95 $23.73 $47.46
Diesel $5.98 $28.64 $57.29

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Hanover. The current time is 01:23:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.