How far is Glade, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Glade, PA to Bristol, PA is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
242.46 mi
03h 57m
Flight
212.43 mi
341.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.43 mi
Kilometers
341.87 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.46 mi
Kilometers
390.2 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glade
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 16, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glade
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
Lower Allen
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Glade
119.5 mi
01h 58m
To Bristol
123 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glade and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sulfer Run Road

    23 m · 5 sec · Sulfer Run Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Huckleberry Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Huckleberry Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    10.8 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glade 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 88%
Lincoln Highway
16.9 mi · 7%
Huckleberry Highway
4.84 mi · 2%
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Pitt Street
0.77 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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lower Allen
01h 58m from Glade
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glade and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Lower Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Glade and 123 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glade and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lower Allen

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

4 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

15 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

26 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glade and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 212.43 mi (341.87 km).

Glade

#1 Glade

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates39.9959100, -78.8661300
Altitude695
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulfer Run Road (-78.866108, 39.995922)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.39 L · about $34.98
Round trip
$69.95
17.12 gal · 64.78 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.98 $69.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.37 $78.73
Premium $4.95 $42.41 $84.81
Diesel $5.98 $51.19 $102.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glade and Bristol. The current time is 11:49:29.

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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.