How far is Bristol, PA from Rockland, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Rockland, PA is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Rockland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Rockland.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
230.1 mi · 4 hr 9 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Shot Gun Club Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road
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Continue on T361
1.1 mi · 4 min · T361
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Turn left onto Rockland Township Road
540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road
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Turn right onto Warner Road
909 ft · 40 sec · Warner Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Warner Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Warner Road
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Turn left onto Pittsville Road
581 ft · 27 sec · Pittsville Road
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Turn right onto Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockland Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Rockland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
230 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Rockland?
The road trip is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?
White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Bristol and 171.9 miles from Rockland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $49.48 one way or $98.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.
Stop Ideas Near White Deer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Deer.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 268.39 mi (431.93 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockland
Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 41.2322800, -79.7517200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.69 | $111.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.99 | $119.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.42 | $144.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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