How far is Harveys Lake, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Harveys Lake, PA to Bristol, PA is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.94 mi
02h 20m
Flight
107.81 mi
173.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.81 mi
Kilometers
173.51 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.94 mi
Kilometers
213.94 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Jun 3, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Harveys Lake
Wed, Jun 3, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harveys Lake
2026-06-03T02:01
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Jun 3, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harveys 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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Harveys Lake
66.4 mi
01h 10m
To Bristol
66.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harveys Lake and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    94 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    985 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    24 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Kunkle-Alderson Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Kunkle-Alderson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tunkhannock Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harveys Lake 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 18%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 11%
Tunkhannock Highway
3.72 mi · 3%
Kunkle-Alderson Road
2.27 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
107.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 10m from Harveys Lake
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harveys 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 Harveys Lake to Bristol?

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Harveys Lake and 66.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.16 one way or $38.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harveys Lake and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 107.81 mi (173.51 km).

Harveys Lake

#1 Harveys Lake

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,812
Coordinates41.3834100, -76.0246500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.024038, 41.383859)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $19.16
Round trip
$38.33
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.16 $38.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.57 $43.14
Premium $4.95 $23.23 $46.47
Diesel $5.98 $28.05 $56.09

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Harveys Lake and Bristol. The current time is 02:01:27.

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.