How far is Bristol, PA from Milton, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Milton, PA is about 318 miles (511.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236 miles (379.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.04 mi
06h 11m
Flight
236 mi
379.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236 mi
Kilometers
379.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.04 mi
Kilometers
511.84 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T23:48
Arrive Milton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
158.8 mi
03h 05m
To Milton
159.2 mi
03h 05m

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
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    175.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Sykes Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Mahoning Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Mahoning Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    5 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Porter Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · Porter Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Fairview Road

  37. 37

    Turn left

    1037 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 55%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 8%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 4%
Porter Road
5.93 mi · 2%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
236 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
03h 05m from Bristol
Leave By
11:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318 miles (511.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Bristol and 159.2 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 236 miles (379.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.84 one way or $91.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Milton. Straight-line distance: 236 mi (379.8 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Milton

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population6,550
Coordinates40.9097900, -79.2167000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Milton (-79.2167, 40.90979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.48 L · about $45.84
Round trip
$91.69
22.44 gal · 84.96 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.84 $91.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.60 $103.20
Premium $4.95 $55.58 $111.17
Diesel $5.98 $67.10 $134.19

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 Milton. The current time is 23:48:04.

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.