How far is Dunkard, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Dunkard, PA to Bristol, PA is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
322.86 mi
05h 23m
Flight
272.56 mi
438.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.56 mi
Kilometers
438.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.86 mi
Kilometers
519.59 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Dunkard
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkard
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunkard
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Dunkard
161.2 mi
02h 41m
To Bristol
161.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
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 Dunkard and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shelby Lane

    35 m · 7 sec · Shelby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taylortown Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Taylortown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylortown Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Bobtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Power Plant Road

    1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 83%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 6%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 2%
Morgantown Road
5.59 mi · 2%
South Main Street
3.2 mi · 1%
South Eighty Eight Road
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 41m from Dunkard
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunkard and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Dunkard and 161.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunkard and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkard and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 272.56 mi (438.64 km).

Dunkard

#1 Dunkard

Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania

Population2,210
Coordinates39.7411900, -79.9747800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelby Lane (-79.974939, 39.741065)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.13 L · about $46.54
Round trip
$93.08
22.78 gal · 86.26 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.54 $93.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $4.95 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.98 $68.11 $136.22

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 Dunkard and Bristol. The current time is 01:07:54.

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.