How far is Graham, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Graham, PA to Bristol, PA is about 233 miles (375 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
233.03 mi
03h 45m
Flight
187 mi
300.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187 mi
Kilometers
300.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.03 mi
Kilometers
375.03 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Graham
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
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
Lawnton
PA

Census designated place

From Graham
115.9 mi
01h 52m
To Bristol
117.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
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 Graham and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Decatur Hill Road

    29 m · 9 sec · Decatur Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graham 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 47%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 32%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawnton
01h 52m from Graham
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Graham and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233 miles (375 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Lawnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Graham and 117.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawnton

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 187 mi (300.94 km).

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#1 Graham

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,338
Coordinates40.9136700, -78.2472400
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur Hill Road (-78.247343, 40.913701)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.17
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.59 $67.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.80 $75.61
Premium $4.95 $40.72 $81.44
Diesel $5.98 $49.16 $98.31

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 Graham and Bristol. The current time is 00:25:45.

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.