How far is Gold Key Lake, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Gold Key Lake, PA to Bristol, PA is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.03 mi
02h 43m
Flight
83.4 mi
134.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.4 mi
Kilometers
134.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.03 mi
Kilometers
183.52 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Gold Key Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold Key Lake
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gold Key Lake
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Gold Key Lake
52.8 mi
01h 21m
To Bristol
61.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Key Lake and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold Key Lake and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Gold Key Road

    2760 ft · 2 min · Gold Key Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Log Tavern Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Log Tavern Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto PA-739

    8 mi · 15 min · PA-739

  4. 4

    Continue on Dingmans Bridge

    533 ft · 30 sec · Dingmans Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Dingmans Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dingmans Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  40. 40

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  44. 44

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway

  45. 45

    Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

    1530 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

  46. 46

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, Yardley

    1571 ft · 26 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13: Bristol, Yardley

    814 ft · 15 sec

  49. 49

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1222 ft · 23 sec

  50. 50

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1179 ft · 40 sec

  51. 51

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown

    107 m · 10 sec

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  54. 54

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  55. 55

    Continue on North Radcliffe Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street

  56. 56

    Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue

  57. 57

    Continue on Pond Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  58. 58

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Key Lake and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
59 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.9 mi · 16%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 14%
PA-739
8.02 mi · 7%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 7%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 5%
Trenton Freeway
5.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 mi · 00h 28m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
83.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 21m from Gold Key Lake
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gold Key Lake and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gold Key Lake to Bristol?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Gold Key Lake and 61.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gold Key Lake and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

53 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold Key Lake and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 83.4 mi (134.22 km).

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#1 Gold Key Lake

Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an approximate elevation of 1,375 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3059300, -74.9385000
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gold Key Road (-74.938641, 41.305856)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.89
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $17.95 $35.89
Mid-grade $4.93 $19.80 $39.60
Premium $5.31 $21.33 $42.65
Diesel $6.55 $26.33 $52.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gold Key Lake and Bristol. The current time is 20:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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