How far is Bristol, PA from Tuscarora, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Tuscarora, PA is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
160.75 mi
03h 15m
Flight
133.81 mi
215.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.81 mi
Kilometers
215.35 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.75 mi
Kilometers
258.7 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Tuscarora
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
Denver
PA

Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
80.2 mi
01h 37m
To Tuscarora
80.5 mi
01h 37m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    29.8 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Pfoutz Valley Road

    1324 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Pfoutz Valley Road

    913 ft · 18 sec · Pfoutz Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    77 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    2179 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Mill Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · South Mill Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
111 mi · 69%
US 22 West
29.8 mi · 19%
South Mill Street
6.35 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
I 283
2.79 mi · 2%
I 81 South
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

109 mi · 01h 58m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 37m from Bristol
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Tuscarora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Bristol and 80.5 miles from Tuscarora.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

36 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

38 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Tuscarora. Straight-line distance: 133.81 mi (215.35 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tuscarora

Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population1,202
Coordinates40.5211900, -77.3311000
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Tuscarora (-77.3311, 40.52119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

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 Tuscarora. The current time is 09:11:45.

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.