How far is Bristol, PA from South Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to South Lebanon, PA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and South Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and South Lebanon.
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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
89.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Quentin Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road
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Turn right onto Tuck Street
1582 ft · 46 sec · Tuck Street
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Turn left onto Cornwall Road
920 ft · 23 sec · Cornwall Road
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Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue
2745 ft · 2 min · Wilhelm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1451 ft · 52 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Aspen Avenue
99 m · 13 sec · Aspen Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Avenue
140 m · 27 sec · Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto Horst Avenue
1962 ft · 1 min · Horst Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Horst Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and South Lebanon.
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
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
89.7 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near South Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to South Lebanon?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Bristol and 51.1 miles from South Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers near South Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
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 East Nantmeal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 83.34 mi (134.13 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 Lebanon
Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284300, -76.4030200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lebanon (-76.40302, 40.32843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
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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