How far is Bristol, PA from New Wilmington, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Wilmington, PA is about 371.3 miles (597.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Wilmington.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
261.1 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer
816 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Erie Street
743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street
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Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1802 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Neshannock Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · East Neshannock Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Wilmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
261 mi · 04h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Widespread Frost then Sunny near New Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Wilmington?
The road trip is about 371.3 miles (597.5 km) and usually takes 06h 53m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Bristol and 185.9 miles from New Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 $53.53 one way or $107.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Widespread Frost then Sunny near New Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 295.97 mi (476.32 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Wilmington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,205 |
| Coordinates | 41.1222800, -80.3328400 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Wilmington (-80.33284, 41.12228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $53.53 | $107.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.25 | $120.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.90 | $129.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $78.34 | $156.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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