How far is Davidsville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Davidsville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
252.57 mi
04h 07m
Flight
215.83 mi
347.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.83 mi
Kilometers
347.34 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.57 mi
Kilometers
406.48 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Davidsville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidsville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidsville
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Davidsville
126.1 mi
02h 03m
To Bristol
126.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Davidsville and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodstown Highway

    736 ft · 17 sec · Woodstown Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56 East: Scalp Avenue, Windber

    1064 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scalp Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Scalp Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidsville 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 84%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
5.67 mi · 2%
Scalp Avenue
2.02 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 03m from Davidsville
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Davidsville 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 Davidsville to Bristol?

The road trip is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Davidsville and 126.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.41 one way or $72.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Davidsville and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidsville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 215.83 mi (347.34 km).

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#1 Davidsville

Census designated place

Population1,130
Coordinates40.2270200, -78.9364100
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-78.936655, 40.227139)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.74 L · about $36.41
Round trip
$72.81
17.82 gal · 67.48 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.41 $72.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.98 $81.95
Premium $4.95 $44.14 $88.28
Diesel $5.98 $53.28 $106.56

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 Davidsville and Bristol. The current time is 22:35:19.

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.