How far is Bristol, PA from South Canaan, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and South Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and South Canaan.
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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
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Archibald, Cortez
1656 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Salem Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Salem Road
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Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Archbald Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Archbald Mountain Road
1857 ft · 38 sec · Archbald Mountain Road
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Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
2908 ft · 1 min · Archbald Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cortez Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and South Canaan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near South Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to South Canaan?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Bristol and 75.2 miles from South Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near South Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
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 Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 101.38 mi (163.16 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 South Canaan
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,772 |
| Coordinates | 41.5053600, -75.4121300 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.70 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
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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