How far is Bristol, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 123.7 miles (199 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.67 mi
02h 27m
Flight
104.2 mi
167.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.67 mi
Kilometers
199.03 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Lawrence Park
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
61.7 mi
01h 13m
To Lawrence Park
62 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67ยฐF
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
65ยฐF
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Lawrence Park.

  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

    108.8 mi ยท 1 hr 58 min ยท Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft ยท 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi ยท 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft ยท 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft ยท 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi ยท 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Jonestown Road

    796 ft ยท 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Colonial Road

    1552 ft ยท 40 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Colonial Road

    2.7 mi ยท 5 min ยท Colonial Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Linglestown Road

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Linglestown Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vesta Lane

    675 ft ยท 30 sec ยท Vesta Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Vesta Drive

    991 ft ยท 43 sec ยท Vesta Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Vesta Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
111 mi ยท 89%
I 83 North
3.35 mi ยท 3%
Colonial Road
2.99 mi ยท 2%
I 283
2.79 mi ยท 2%
Linglestown Road
1.31 mi ยท 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

109 mi ยท 01h 58m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 13m from Bristol
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Lawrence Park?

The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Bristol and 62 miles from Lawrence Park.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 104.2 mi (167.69 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 Lawrence Park

Situated within Dauphin County in south-central Pennsylvania, this locality rests at an approximate elevation of 489 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3456400, -76.8008000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lawrence Park (-76.8008, 40.34564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.52 L ยท about $19.46
Round trip
$38.93
8.72 gal ยท 33.04 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $19.46 $38.93
Mid-grade $4.93 $21.47 $42.95
Premium $5.31 $23.13 $46.26
Diesel $6.55 $28.56 $57.12

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 Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Lawrence Park. The current time is 20:46:47.

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.