How far is Bristol, PA from Westfield, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Westfield, PA is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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
266.18 mi
05h 25m
Flight
188.17 mi
302.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.17 mi
Kilometers
302.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.18 mi
Kilometers
428.37 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westfield
Fri, May 1, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, May 1, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-01T07:05
Arrive Westfield
Fri, May 1, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Briar Creek
PA

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
133 mi
02h 42m
To Westfield
133.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  22. 22

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    44 mi · 49 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 660 West, US 15 Business: Covington, Canoe Camp

    2434 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Elk Run Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Elk Run Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Charleston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Charleston Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Catlin Hollow Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Catlin Hollow Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 287

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 287

  34. 34

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 24 min

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Church Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 25%
US 15 North
44.3 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 9%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
North Elk Run Road
6.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briar Creek
02h 42m from Bristol
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Rain And Snow near Westfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Briar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Bristol and 133.2 miles from Westfield.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Chance Rain And Snow near Westfield.

Stop Ideas Near Briar Creek

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

49 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

101 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Westfield. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Westfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates41.9192400, -77.5388700
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Westfield (-77.53887, 41.91924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $38.37
Round trip
$76.74
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.37 $76.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.18 $86.37
Premium $4.95 $46.52 $93.04
Diesel $5.98 $56.15 $112.30

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Westfield. The current time is 07:05:23.

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.