How far is Bristol, PA from Williamsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
221.97 mi
04h 44m
Flight
178.22 mi
286.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.22 mi
Kilometers
286.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.97 mi
Kilometers
357.23 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T14:03
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
110.8 mi
02h 22m
To Williamsburg
111.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    154.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  14. 14

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Newburg Road

    723 ft · 12 sec · Newburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East

  19. 19

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hartslog Valley Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hartslog Valley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Mountain Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Mountain Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Covedale Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Covedale Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Locust Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Locust Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    927 ft · 41 sec · East 1st Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
156 mi · 70%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 7%
Covedale Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Williamsburg Mountain Road
3.87 mi · 2%
Spring Run Road East
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
178.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
02h 22m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Bristol and 111.2 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.95 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.81 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Williamsburg

Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4620200, -78.1997300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Williamsburg (-78.19973, 40.46202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.83 gal
29.65 L · about $34.95
Round trip
$69.91
15.66 gal · 59.3 L
Estimated CO2
69.6 kg one way
Round trip: 139.2 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $34.95 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.93 $38.56 $77.13
Premium $5.31 $41.54 $83.08
Diesel $6.55 $51.29 $102.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Williamsburg. The current time is 14:03:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.