How far is Hartley, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hartley, PA to Bristol, PA is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
217.87 mi
03h 30m
Flight
190.48 mi
306.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.48 mi
Kilometers
306.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.87 mi
Kilometers
350.62 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartley
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartley
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Hartley
107.1 mi
01h 45m
To Bristol
110.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on T446

    1487 ft · 1 min · T446

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Egolf Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec · Egolf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett

    1965 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    705 ft · 19 sec · West 5th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Black Valley Road

    1488 ft · 41 sec · Black Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road

    2367 ft · 1 min · Ashcom Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    831 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    203.7 mi · 3 hr 42 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 Hartley 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
204 mi · 94%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 2%
Hartley Road
1.03 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

204 mi · 03h 42m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 45m from Hartley
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hartley 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 Hartley to Bristol?

The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Hartley and 110.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.42 one way or $62.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hartley and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartley and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 190.48 mi (306.54 km).

Hartley

#1 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartley Road (-78.452683, 40.02153)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.1 L · about $31.42
Round trip
$62.84
15.38 gal · 58.2 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.42 $62.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.37 $70.73
Premium $4.95 $38.10 $76.19
Diesel $5.98 $45.99 $91.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartley and Bristol. The current time is 07:44:37.

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.