How far is Bristol, PA from Lampeter, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lampeter, PA is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.11 mi
01h 57m
Flight
73.81 mi
118.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.81 mi
Kilometers
118.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.11 mi
Kilometers
133.75 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lampeter
Sat, Nov 7, 1:56 AM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 3:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-06T23:59
Arrive Lampeter
Sat, Nov 7, 1:56 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EST
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
Frazer
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
41.4 mi
00h 58m
To Lampeter
41.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63ยฐF
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
59ยฐF
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m ยท 28 sec ยท Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft ยท 31 sec ยท Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km ยท 1 min ยท Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft ยท 1 min ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    44 mi ยท 49 min ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft ยท 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft ยท 46 sec ยท Pottstown Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi ยท 6 min ยท West Uwchlan Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft ยท 24 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi ยท 17 min ยท Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    4.9 mi ยท 7 min ยท Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1828 ft ยท 1 min ยท Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Futer Street

    59 m ยท 14 sec ยท Futer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    105 m ยท 9 sec ยท Gap-Newport Pike

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    126 m ยท 11 sec ยท Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m ยท 2 sec ยท Strasburg Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Old Strasburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi ยท 9 min ยท Strasburg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท Gap Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท East Main Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km ยท 3 min ยท Miller Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Village Road

    2.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท Village Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.8 mi ยท 55%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi ยท 15%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi ยท 7%
Lincoln Highway
4.86 mi ยท 6%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi ยท 4%
Village Road
2.36 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

44 mi ยท 00h 49m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frazer
00h 58m from Bristol
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Patchy Fog near Lampeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Frazer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Bristol and 41.6 miles from Lampeter.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Patchy Fog near Lampeter.

Stop Ideas Near Frazer

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

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

RAIL

Exton

6 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

6 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 73.81 mi (118.78 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lampeter

Lampeter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9901000, -76.2396800
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lampeter (-76.23968, 39.9901)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L ยท about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
5.86 gal ยท 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.82 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $5.27 $15.45 $30.91
Diesel $6.58 $19.29 $38.57

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Lampeter. The current time is 23:59:48.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.