How far is Bristol, PA from Lewisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lewisburg, PA is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
171.69 mi
03h 19m
Flight
122.29 mi
196.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.29 mi
Kilometers
196.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.69 mi
Kilometers
276.31 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 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
10:22 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
85.7 mi
01h 39m
To Lewisburg
85.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Limestoneville

    1455 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 45: Montandon, Lewisburg

    1553 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 43%
Keystone Shortway
60.9 mi · 35%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 14%
Broadway Road
5.78 mi · 3%
PA 940
0.88 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 39m from Bristol
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Bristol and 85.9 miles from Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 122.29 mi (196.8 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lewisburg (-76.88441, 40.96453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.52
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.76 $49.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.95 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.98 $36.24 $72.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Lewisburg. The current time is 23:50:17.

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.