How far is Covington, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Covington, PA to Bristol, PA is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
222.39 mi
04h 00m
Flight
162.48 mi
261.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.48 mi
Kilometers
261.48 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.39 mi
Kilometers
357.9 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
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
Freeland
PA

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Covington
114.9 mi
02h 00m
To Bristol
107.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    33 m · 9 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Williamson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boone Run Road

    598 ft · 18 sec · Boone Run Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 15 South: Williamsport

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Appalachian Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 34%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 30%
Appalachian Thruway
38.3 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 11%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Williamson Road
5.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeland
02h 00m from Covington
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Freeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Covington and 107.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Freeland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

25 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

48 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Exton

113 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 162.48 mi (261.48 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population1,011
Coordinates41.7448000, -77.0771900
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: State Rd (-77.077186, 41.744729)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
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
7.85 gal
29.71 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
15.7 gal · 59.42 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.10 $72.20
Premium $4.95 $38.89 $77.78
Diesel $5.98 $46.94 $93.89

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 Covington and Bristol. The current time is 00:26:16.

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.