How far is Canton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Canton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
209.27 mi
03h 58m
Flight
149.95 mi
241.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.95 mi
Kilometers
241.32 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.27 mi
Kilometers
336.79 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 17, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Sun, May 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-16T20:34
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 17, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Middleburg
PA

Borough in central Snyder County, Pennsylvania

From Canton
102.4 mi
01h 59m
To Bristol
106.9 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Union Street

    111 m · 20 sec · West Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    937 ft · 33 sec · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    21.4 mi · 38 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Burlington Drive

    789 ft · 22 sec · Burlington Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on James Monroe Avenue

    14.5 mi · 16 min · James Monroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North German Street

    3038 ft · 47 sec · North German Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  12. 12

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 41%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 11%
East Main Street
21.5 mi · 10%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 8%
James Monroe Avenue
14.5 mi · 7%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleburg
01h 59m from Canton
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Middleburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.4 miles from Canton and 106.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.15 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canton and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Middleburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

22 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

39 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

117 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 149.95 mi (241.32 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,855
Coordinates41.6564600, -76.8532900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Union Street (-76.853312, 41.656597)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $30.15
Round trip
$60.31
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.15 $60.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.95 $36.56 $73.12
Diesel $5.98 $44.13 $88.26

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Bristol. The current time is 20:34:25.

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.