How far is Damascus, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Damascus, PA to Bristol, PA is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Bristol.
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Start on River Road
40 m · 7 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike
151 m · 10 sec · Cochecton Turnpike
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Continue on Newburgh Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Newburgh Turnpike
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 97
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on State Highway 97
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 97
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Continue on State Route 97
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 97
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Turn right onto Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct
996 ft · 50 sec · Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive
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Turn straight
4.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Harford Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Harford Street
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Merge slight left
1708 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike
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Continue on Mill Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
147 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
142 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue
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Continue on Route 206
2 mi · 3 min · Route 206
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
1170 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
1557 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
17.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton
1561 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington
1 km · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton
1277 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
525 ft · 7 sec
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Exit the rotary
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road
150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road
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Continue on Witherspoon Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street
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Turn left onto Wiggins Street
722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street
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Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue
958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue
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Continue on Washington Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road
19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike
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Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
2012 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike
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Continue on Trenton Freeway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway
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Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
1530 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, Yardley
1571 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13: Bristol, Yardley
814 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
1222 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol
1179 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown
107 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street
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Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue
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Continue on Pond Street
2568 ft · 1 min · 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 Damascus and Bristol.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 206 South
Continue straight
17.3 mi · 00h 27m
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 Likely leaving Damascus 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 Damascus to Bristol?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Bushkill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Damascus and 73.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Damascus and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bushkill
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 Bushkill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.11 km).
#1 Damascus
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,622 |
| Coordinates | 41.7031400, -75.0682200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.26 | $60.52 |
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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