How far is Bristol, PA from Lynn, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lynn, PA is about 303 miles (487.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
303.03 mi
05h 42m
Flight
259.06 mi
416.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.06 mi
Kilometers
416.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.03 mi
Kilometers
487.68 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T05:25
Arrive Lynn
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
151.2 mi
02h 51m
To Lynn
151.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    11 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    742 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto I 70 West: Washington PA

    81 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Constitution Street

    2148 ft · 2 min · West Constitution Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hancock Street

    1333 ft · 59 sec · North Hancock Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto North Liberty Street

    45 m · 6 sec · North Liberty Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 94%
I 70 West
16.3 mi · 5%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
I 95 South
0.43 mi
West Constitution Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

282 mi · 05h 08m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
259 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 51m from Bristol
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.7 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Bristol and 151.8 miles from Lynn.

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

The direct path is about 259 miles (416.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.68 one way or $87.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Lynn.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lynn. Straight-line distance: 259.06 mi (416.92 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lynn

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population4,440
Coordinates40.0925700, -79.7539300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lynn (-79.75393, 40.09257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.48 L · about $43.68
Round trip
$87.36
21.38 gal · 80.96 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.68 $87.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.16 $98.33
Premium $4.95 $52.96 $105.92
Diesel $5.98 $63.93 $127.85

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 Lynn. The current time is 05:25:57.

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.