How far is Bristol, PA from Linntown, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Linntown, PA is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 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
158.54 mi
03h 19m
Flight
122.78 mi
197.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.78 mi
Kilometers
197.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.54 mi
Kilometers
255.14 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linntown
Fri, May 1, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, May 1, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-30T23:53
Arrive Linntown
Fri, May 1, 3:12 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
Lenhartsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
79.2 mi
01h 39m
To Linntown
79.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Valley Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    535 ft · 15 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    815 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  41. 41

    Continue on South Derr Drive

    3166 ft · 1 min · South Derr Drive

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2026 ft · 49 sec · Market Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 15%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 14%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 7%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.7 mi · 00h 39m

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
+35.7 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenhartsville
01h 39m from Bristol
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Linntown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 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?

Lenhartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Bristol and 79.3 miles from Linntown.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 $22.88 one way or $45.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lenhartsville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

58 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Exton

66 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

66 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Linntown. Straight-line distance: 122.78 mi (197.6 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 Linntown

Census designated place

Population1,489
Coordinates40.9589700, -76.8991300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Linntown (-76.89913, 40.95897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.18 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.76
11.2 gal · 42.36 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.88 $45.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.75 $51.51
Premium $4.95 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.98 $33.49 $66.98

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Linntown. The current time is 23:53:08.

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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.