How far is Dickinson, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Dickinson, PA to Bristol, PA is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
152.34 mi
02h 22m
Flight
131.22 mi
211.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.22 mi
Kilometers
211.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.34 mi
Kilometers
245.16 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Dickinson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
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
Reamstown
PA

Census designated place

From Dickinson
74.6 mi
01h 11m
To Bristol
77.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 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 Dickinson and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    991 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1287 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    130.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
131 mi · 86%
Centerville Road
9.85 mi · 6%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

131 mi · 02h 22m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reamstown
01h 11m from Dickinson
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Dickinson 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 Dickinson to Bristol?

The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Reamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Dickinson and 77.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Reamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

24 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

34 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Coatesville

36 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 131.22 mi (211.18 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Bottom Road (-77.335031, 40.113487)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.35 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.76 gal · 40.7 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.95 $26.65 $53.31
Diesel $5.98 $32.17 $64.34

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 Dickinson and Bristol. The current time is 00:34:53.

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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.