How far is King, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from King, PA to Bristol, PA is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
230.06 mi
03h 36m
Flight
190.95 mi
307.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.95 mi
Kilometers
307.31 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.06 mi
Kilometers
370.25 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in King
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-18T07:44
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in King
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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From King
114.9 mi
01h 48m
To Bristol
115.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 King and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Lane

    65 m · 14 sec · Hickory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto William Penn Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sarah Furnace Road

    1643 ft · 35 sec · Sarah Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Blue Knob State Park

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 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 · 39 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 King 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 92%
Blue Knob State Park
9.66 mi · 4%
William Penn Road
3.7 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
190.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
01h 48m from King
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from King and 115.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Highspire

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 190.95 mi (307.31 km).

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#1 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Lane (-78.464227, 40.243779)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.73 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.36
16.24 gal · 61.46 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.18 $66.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.34 $74.69
Premium $4.95 $40.23 $80.45
Diesel $5.98 $48.56 $97.12

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 King and Bristol. The current time is 07:44:38.

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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.