How far is Bristol, PA from Porter, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Porter, PA is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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
314.46 mi
06h 03m
Flight
233.91 mi
376.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.91 mi
Kilometers
376.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.46 mi
Kilometers
506.08 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Mon, May 25, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 26, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-25T16:30
Arrive Porter
Mon, May 25, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
157.1 mi
03h 01m
To Porter
157.4 mi
03h 01m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 8 min · Porter Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Porter Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 56%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 24%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 8%
East Main Street
13.4 mi · 4%
Porter Road
5.02 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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.6 mi
233.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
03h 01m from Bristol
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Bristol and 157.4 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.6 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 $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Porter.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Porter. Straight-line distance: 233.91 mi (376.44 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Porter

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates40.9339500, -79.1686500
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Porter (-79.16865, 40.93395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.71
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.35 $90.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.05 $102.10
Premium $4.95 $54.99 $109.98
Diesel $5.98 $66.38 $132.76

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 Porter. The current time is 16:30:25.

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.