How far is Frankstown, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Frankstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankstown and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankstown and Bristol.
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Start on Mill Street
16 m · 6 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left onto Blair Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Blair Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
112 m · 9 sec · Penn Street
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Continue on Charger Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Charger Highway
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Turn right onto Woodbury Pike
1044 ft · 20 sec · Woodbury Pike
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Continue straight
797 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · 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 Frankstown and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankstown 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 Frankstown to Bristol?
The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 123.5 miles from Frankstown and 124 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frankstown and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 186.17 mi (299.61 km).
#1 Frankstown
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,193 |
| Coordinates | 40.4439600, -78.3547400 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.67 | $71.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.21 | $104.41 |
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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