How far is Central City, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Central City, PA to Bristol, PA is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central City and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Bristol.
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Start on Moose Run Road
2198 ft · 59 sec · Moose Run Road
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Turn left
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left
1688 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
118.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central City and Bristol.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
119 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Central City and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Bristol?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Reilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Central City and 102.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Central City and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Reilly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reilly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 165.41 mi (266.2 km).
#1 Central City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 40.9500600, -77.7966700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.35 | $74.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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