How far is Bristol, PA from Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Washington, PA is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Washington.
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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
154.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 18 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Enola Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
1 mi · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Turn left onto Whiskey Run Road
4 m · 1 sec · Whiskey Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiskey Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Washington.
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
155 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Washington?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Bristol and 84.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Clay
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 Clay.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Washington. Straight-line distance: 138.86 mi (223.48 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 Washington
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,703 |
| Coordinates | 40.2023100, -77.4780400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-77.47804, 40.20231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.43 | $58.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
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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