How far is Bristol, PA from Point, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Point, PA is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
223.59 mi
04h 19m
Flight
198.14 mi
318.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.14 mi
Kilometers
318.87 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.59 mi
Kilometers
359.83 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point
Mon, May 25, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, May 25, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-25T02:23
Arrive Point
Mon, May 25, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
111.6 mi
02h 09m
To Point
112 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tulls Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Tulls Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Point Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto Gordon Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Gordon Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 95%
Lincoln Highway
3.66 mi · 2%
Point Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Tulls Hill Road
1.42 mi · 1%
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
198.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
02h 09m from Bristol
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Bristol and 112 miles from Point.

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

The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Point.

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Point. Straight-line distance: 198.14 mi (318.87 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Point

Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population3,582
Coordinates40.0775800, -78.6003000
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Point (-78.6003, 40.07758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.95 $39.09 $78.17
Diesel $5.98 $47.18 $94.36

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Point. The current time is 02:23:20.

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.