How far is Clarks Summit, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Clarks Summit, PA to Bristol, PA is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
139.76 mi
02h 20m
Flight
105.86 mi
170.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.86 mi
Kilometers
170.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.76 mi
Kilometers
224.92 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Clarks Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarks Summit
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarks Summit
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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Clarks Summit
68.8 mi
01h 10m
To Bristol
70.9 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Summit and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Electric Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Electric Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atherton Street

    859 ft · 38 sec · Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    2021 ft · 1 min · West Grove Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morgan Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Morgan Highway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Keyser Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · North Keyser Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 476 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    101.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarks Summit 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
102 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 17%
North Keyser Avenue
5 mi · 4%
Morgan Highway
3.91 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 10m from Clarks Summit
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Clarks Summit 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 Clarks Summit to Bristol?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Clarks Summit and 70.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Clarks Summit and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarks Summit and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 105.86 mi (170.36 km).

Clarks Summit

#1 Clarks Summit

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,843
Coordinates41.4886900, -75.7085200
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Electric Street (-75.708548, 41.488668)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.29
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.14 $40.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.67 $45.35
Premium $4.95 $24.42 $48.85
Diesel $5.98 $29.48 $58.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarks Summit and Bristol. The current time is 23:05:48.

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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.