How far is Bristol, PA from Lehighton, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lehighton, PA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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.
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 01h 43m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Lehighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Lehighton.
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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
55.2 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
3106 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton
128 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
2940 ft · 51 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto North First Street
1290 ft · 23 sec · North First Street
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Turn right onto North Street
950 ft · 32 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street
25 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mahoning Street
142 m · 17 sec · Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
27 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Lehighton.
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
55.2 mi · 01h 00m
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 Lehighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Lehighton?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Franconia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Bristol and 43 miles from Lehighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Lehighton.
Stop Ideas Near Franconia
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 Franconia.
Paoli
Ardmore
Exton
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 67.95 mi (109.36 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 Lehighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.8337000, -75.7138000 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehighton (-75.7138, 40.8337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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