How far is Hemlock, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hemlock, PA to Bristol, PA is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (403 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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
327.2 mi
05h 52m
Flight
250.41 mi
403 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.41 mi
Kilometers
403 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.2 mi
Kilometers
526.57 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hemlock
Wed, May 13, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemlock
2026-05-12T22:34
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemlock
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Hemlock
169.9 mi
02h 56m
To Bristol
157.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hemlock Road

    3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hemlock Street

    1993 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue East

    805 ft · 33 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  26. 26

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hemlock and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 7%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 3%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

165 mi · 03h 00m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
02h 56m from Hemlock
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Hemlock and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.9 miles from Hemlock and 157.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (403 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Hemlock and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemlock and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 250.41 mi (403 km).

Hemlock

#1 Hemlock

Township in western Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,261
Coordinates41.8492300, -79.0575400
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.057229, 41.849303)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.71 L · about $47.19
Round trip
$94.39
23.1 gal · 87.42 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.19 $94.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.12 $106.24
Premium $4.95 $57.22 $114.44
Diesel $5.98 $69.07 $138.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hemlock and Bristol. The current time is 22:34:12.

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.