How far is Bristol, PA from Millersville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Millersville, PA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.39 mi
02h 04m
Flight
79.77 mi
128.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.77 mi
Kilometers
128.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.39 mi
Kilometers
158.35 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millersville
Sat, May 30, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-30T02:14
Arrive Millersville
Sat, May 30, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
49.2 mi
01h 02m
To Millersville
49.3 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 East: Philadelphia

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2368 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 23 East

    1010 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Lancaster

    89 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto New Holland Pike

    968 ft · 23 sec · New Holland Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Plum Street

    1756 ft · 58 sec · North Plum Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Orange Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Orange Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    582 ft · 22 sec · North Charlotte Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Manor Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Millersville Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Manor Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Manor Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North George Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North George Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Frederick Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Frederick Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Frederick Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 73%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 16%
Millersville Pike
1.71 mi · 2%
New Holland Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
US 30 East
1.19 mi · 1%
East Orange Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
01h 02m from Bristol
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Millersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Bristol and 49.3 miles from Millersville.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Millersville.

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Millersville. Straight-line distance: 79.77 mi (128.38 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Millersville

City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,289
Coordinates39.9978800, -76.3541300
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Millersville (-76.35413, 39.99788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.14 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
6.94 gal · 26.28 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.96 $31.92
Premium $4.95 $17.19 $34.38
Diesel $5.98 $20.75 $41.50

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Millersville. The current time is 02:14:40.

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.