How far is Bristol, PA from West York, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to West York, PA is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.73 mi
02h 29m
Flight
101.02 mi
162.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.02 mi
Kilometers
162.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.73 mi
Kilometers
191.08 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West York
Wed, May 13, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, May 14, 12:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-13T19:40
Arrive West York
Wed, May 13, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Elverson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
59.3 mi
01h 14m
To West York
59.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and West York.

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2838 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1871 ft · 39 sec · South Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Hill Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Rose Avenue

    2417 ft · 43 sec · Mount Rose Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto East College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grantley Street

    558 ft · 20 sec · Grantley Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Princess Street

    2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Richland Avenue

    83 m · 11 sec · South Richland Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Poplar Street

    806 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Overbrook Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi · 60%
US 30 West
23.4 mi · 20%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 13%
East College Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elverson
01h 14m from Bristol
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near West York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to West York?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Elverson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Bristol and 59.5 miles from West York.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms near West York.

Stop Ideas Near Elverson

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

19 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

20 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

24 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and West York. Straight-line distance: 101.02 mi (162.57 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
West York

#2 West York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,602
Coordinates39.9526000, -76.7513600
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.27 $38.54
Premium $4.95 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.06 $50.11

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and West York. The current time is 19:40:01.

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.