How far is Bristol, PA from Renovo, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Renovo, PA is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 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
236.68 mi
04h 49m
Flight
173.83 mi
279.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.83 mi
Kilometers
279.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.68 mi
Kilometers
380.9 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 Renovo
Sun, May 31, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-31T11:30
Arrive Renovo
Sun, May 31, 4:19 PM 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
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
118.2 mi
02h 24m
To Renovo
118.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Lock Haven, Williamsport

    1932 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    7 mi · 9 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea

    1357 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Paul Mack Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on North Jay Street

    1142 ft · 36 sec · North Jay Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Water Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Renovo Road

    18.8 mi · 35 min · Renovo Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Bucktail Trail

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bucktail Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Renovo Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Renovo Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Susquehanna Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    3272 ft · 2 min · Huron Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.4 mi · 42%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 10%
Renovo Road
21.1 mi · 9%
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
6.98 mi · 3%
Bucktail Trail
3.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.4 mi · 01h 48m

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
+62.8 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
02h 24m from Bristol
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Renovo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 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?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Bristol and 118.4 miles from Renovo.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

26 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Renovo. Straight-line distance: 173.83 mi (279.76 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Renovo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,191
Coordinates41.3264600, -77.7508200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Renovo (-77.75082, 41.32646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.40 $76.80
Premium $4.95 $41.37 $82.73
Diesel $5.98 $49.93 $99.87

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Renovo. The current time is 11:30:23.

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.