How far is Dalton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Dalton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
142.82 mi
02h 24m
Flight
109.31 mi
175.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.31 mi
Kilometers
175.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Dalton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton
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 Dalton
71.5 mi
01h 12m
To Bristol
71.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Turnpike Road

    9 m · 6 sec · South Turnpike Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Abington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    93 m · 7 sec · Northern Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    2218 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP, I 476

    804 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalton 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 78%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 17%
Abington Road
3.4 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Clinton Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
109.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 12m from Dalton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dalton 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 Dalton to Bristol?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 71.5 miles from Dalton and 71.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dalton and 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 Dalton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 109.31 mi (175.91 km).

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#1 Dalton

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,190
Coordinates41.5342400, -75.7360300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.736053, 41.534293)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.19
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.59 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.95 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $5.98 $30.14 $60.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dalton and Bristol. The current time is 12:27:36.

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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.