How far is Bristol, PA from Osceola Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Osceola Mills, PA is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
235.11 mi
04h 49m
Flight
186.98 mi
300.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.98 mi
Kilometers
300.91 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.11 mi
Kilometers
378.38 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-16T02:18
Arrive Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 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
Progress
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
117.4 mi
02h 24m
To Osceola Mills
117.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Osceola Mills.

  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

    108.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Presqueisle Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    635 ft · 17 sec · South Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    146 m · 11 sec · West Maple Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 14 sec · Sarah Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Edwards Alley

    14 m · 3 sec · Edwards Alley

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
111 mi · 47%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 32%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
Port Matilda Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Walton Street
3.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress
02h 24m from Bristol
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Osceola Mills?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Bristol and 117.7 miles from Osceola Mills.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osceola Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Progress

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

5 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

13 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Osceola Mills. Straight-line distance: 186.98 mi (300.91 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Osceola Mills

#2 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Osceola Mills (-78.27057, 40.85006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.41 L · about $33.91
Round trip
$67.83
16.6 gal · 62.82 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.91 $67.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.17 $76.34
Premium $4.95 $41.12 $82.24
Diesel $5.98 $49.63 $99.27

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Osceola Mills. The current time is 02:18:59.

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.