How far is Bristol, PA from Ransom, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Ransom, PA is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.54 mi
02h 43m
Flight
102.79 mi
165.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.79 mi
Kilometers
165.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.54 mi
Kilometers
211.69 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ransom
Wed, Jun 3, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Wed, Jun 3, 8:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-06-03T03:26
Arrive Ransom
Wed, Jun 3, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
65.7 mi
01h 21m
To Ransom
65.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 315 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1345 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Township Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto William Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coxton Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Coxton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lower Narrows Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Narrows Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Narrows Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 72%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 18%
Coxton Road
3.15 mi · 2%
Lower Narrows Road
2.21 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Oak Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 21m from Bristol
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Ransom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Bristol and 65.8 miles from Ransom.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Ransom. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 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 Ransom

Township of Pennsylvania

Population1,362
Coordinates41.3942500, -75.8218600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Ransom (-75.82186, 41.39425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.92
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.96 $37.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.34 $42.68
Premium $4.95 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.98 $27.75 $55.49

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Ransom. The current time is 03:26:05.

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.