How far is Bristol, PA from Randolph, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Randolph, PA is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
247.46 mi
04h 51m
Flight
219.28 mi
352.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.28 mi
Kilometers
352.89 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.46 mi
Kilometers
398.25 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Randolph
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
123.5 mi
02h 25m
To Randolph
124 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    22.4 mi · 32 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto T-596

    127 m · 18 sec · T-596

  20. 20

    Continue on Randolph Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Randolph Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Green Bridge Road

    63 m · 6 sec · Green Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
15 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 · 86%
Lincoln Highway
28.5 mi · 12%
Randolph Road
1.05 mi
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Pitt Street
0.77 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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
219.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
02h 25m from Bristol
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Bristol and 124 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 219.28 mi (352.89 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 Randolph

Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Population1,679
Coordinates40.1506300, -79.0022500
Altitude576
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Randolph (-79.00225, 40.15063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.05 L · about $35.67
Round trip
$71.34
17.46 gal · 66.1 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.67 $71.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.95 $43.25 $86.50
Diesel $5.98 $52.21 $104.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Randolph. The current time is 00:09:08.

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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.