How far is Bristol, PA from Westmont, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Westmont, PA is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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
249.87 mi
04h 40m
Flight
189.87 mi
305.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.87 mi
Kilometers
305.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.87 mi
Kilometers
402.12 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westmont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T06:04
Arrive Westmont
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bristol
124.8 mi
02h 20m
To Westmont
125.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    2284 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Beale Avenue

    845 ft · 21 sec · Beale Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 31st Street

    1514 ft · 33 sec · 31st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1337 ft · 39 sec · Walnut Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    92 m · 15 sec · 28th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oak Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Oak Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 85%
I 99 North
30.2 mi · 12%
Logan Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
West Plank Road
1.07 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 20m from Bristol
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Westmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Bristol and 125.1 miles from Westmont.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.04 one way or $72.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Westmont.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Westmont. Straight-line distance: 189.87 mi (305.56 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Westmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,625
Coordinates40.5020100, -78.4166800
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Westmont (-78.41668, 40.50201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.38 L · about $36.04
Round trip
$72.08
17.64 gal · 66.76 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.04 $72.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.56 $81.13
Premium $4.95 $43.69 $87.39
Diesel $5.98 $52.74 $105.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Westmont. The current time is 06:04:25.

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.