How far is Bristol, PA from Rush, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Rush, PA is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
168.12 mi
03h 42m
Flight
131.92 mi
212.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.92 mi
Kilometers
212.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.12 mi
Kilometers
270.56 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Rush
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
84.1 mi
01h 51m
To Rush
84.1 mi
01h 51m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway

    15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    712 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2250 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 267

    12.7 mi · 22 min · State Route 267

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 706

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 706

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 706

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
84.9 mi · 50%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 14%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 9%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.2 mi · 8%
State Route 267
12.7 mi · 8%
Roosevelt Highway
7.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

84.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 51m from Bristol
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Rush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Bristol and 84.1 miles from Rush.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Rush.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Rush. Straight-line distance: 131.92 mi (212.31 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 Rush

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,160
Coordinates41.7834100, -76.0463100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Rush (-76.04631, 41.78341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $24.23
Round trip
$48.46
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.23 $48.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.27 $54.54
Premium $4.95 $29.38 $58.75
Diesel $5.98 $35.46 $70.92

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 Rush. The current time is 02:16:45.

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.