How far is Jermyn, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Jermyn, PA to Bristol, PA is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.39 mi
02h 22m
Flight
105.27 mi
169.41 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jermyn.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.27 mi
Kilometers
169.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.99 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 3, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Jermyn
Sun, May 3, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jermyn
2026-05-02T21:53
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 3, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jermyn
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jermyn
72.6 mi
01h 11m
To Bristol
72.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    808 ft · 20 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rushbrook Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rushbrook Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 West: Scranton

    1907 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jermyn 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.4 mi · 65%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 7%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
10 mi · 7%
I 81 South
1.25 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 11m from Jermyn
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jermyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Jermyn and 72.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.96 one way or $41.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jermyn and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jermyn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 105.27 mi (169.41 km).

Jermyn

#1 Jermyn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,037
Coordinates41.5309100, -75.5454600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-75.545503, 41.530824)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $20.96
Round trip
$41.92
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.96 $41.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.59 $47.19
Premium $4.95 $25.41 $50.83
Diesel $5.98 $30.68 $61.35

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jermyn and Bristol. The current time is 21:53:54.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.