How far is Bristol, PA from Morrisville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Morrisville, PA is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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
326.12 mi
06h 23m
Flight
281.37 mi
452.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.37 mi
Kilometers
452.82 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.12 mi
Kilometers
524.84 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
11:14 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
162.8 mi
03h 11m
To Morrisville
163.4 mi
03h 11m

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
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    266.8 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21

    2554 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McClellandtown Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

    14.1 mi · 20 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Morris Road

    149 m · 17 sec · Mount Morris Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Morris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
269 mi · 82%
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi · 4%
University Drive
10.7 mi · 3%
McClellandtown Road
10.5 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 52m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
281.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 11m from Bristol
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.8 miles from Bristol and 163.4 miles from Morrisville.

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

The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 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 $47.03 one way or $94.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 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 Morrisville.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 281.37 mi (452.82 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Morrisville

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,490
Coordinates39.8948000, -80.1617300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Morrisville (-80.16173, 39.8948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.56 L · about $47.03
Round trip
$94.06
23.02 gal · 87.12 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.03 $94.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.93 $105.87
Premium $4.95 $57.02 $114.04
Diesel $5.98 $68.83 $137.66

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 Morrisville. The current time is 23:50:23.

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.