How far is Bristol, PA from Williamstown, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Williamstown, PA is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
129.42 mi
02h 47m
Flight
98.72 mi
158.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.72 mi
Kilometers
158.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.42 mi
Kilometers
208.28 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Bristol
64.6 mi
01h 23m
To Williamstown
64.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 20 sec · East Wood Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tulpehocken Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Tremont Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Molleystown Road

    756 ft · 18 sec · Molleystown Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    10 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    1452 ft · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    885 ft · 39 sec · East Market Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.7 mi · 28%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 19%
Lancaster Avenue
4.67 mi · 4%
Molleystown Road
2.93 mi · 2%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 46m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 23m from Bristol
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Williamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Bristol and 64.8 miles from Williamstown.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Williamstown.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.88 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 Williamstown

Situated in the eastern part of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at an elevation of approximately 732 feet above sea level, this borough sits within the Ridge and Valley Appalachian province.

Population0
Coordinates40.5800900, -76.6177400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Williamstown (-76.61774, 40.58009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.93 $22.51 $45.01
Premium $5.31 $24.24 $48.49
Diesel $6.55 $29.93 $59.87

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 Williamstown. The current time is 20:46:11.

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.