How far is Lackawaxen, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Lackawaxen, PA to Bristol, PA is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Road
124.33 mi
02h 46m
Flight
95.7 mi
154.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.7 mi
Kilometers
154.01 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.33 mi
Kilometers
200.09 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 2:47 PM EDT
Return by in Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lackawaxen
2026-05-31T12:01
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 2:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lackawaxen
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Lackawaxen
59.5 mi
01h 23m
To Bristol
64.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive

    1200 ft · 51 sec · Scenic Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Harford Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Harford Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1708 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newton Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Morris Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Morris Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Water Street

    147 m · 12 sec · Water Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    931 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodside Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Woodside Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 206

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 206

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 52 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville

    1557 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 27 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville, Princeton

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit straight toward US 206 South, NJ 28: Somerville, Princeton

    1277 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    525 ft · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Cherry Hill Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mount Lucas Road

    150 m · 19 sec · Mount Lucas Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Witherspoon Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Witherspoon Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Wiggins Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Wiggins Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Vandeventer Avenue

    958 ft · 44 sec · Vandeventer Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Washington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Road

    19 m · 4 sec · Brunswick Pike

  41. 41

    Exit the rotary onto Brunswick Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Brunswick Pike

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  45. 45

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Trenton Freeway

  46. 46

    Continue on Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

    1530 ft · 33 sec · Trenton-Morrisville Toll Bridge

  47. 47

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 1 Business: Bristol, Yardley

    1571 ft · 26 sec

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13: Bristol, Yardley

    814 ft · 15 sec

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1222 ft · 23 sec

  51. 51

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Tullytown, Bristol

    1179 ft · 41 sec

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight left toward Tullytown

    107 m · 10 sec

  54. 54

    Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue

    1714 ft · 52 sec · Fallsington Avenue

  55. 55

    Continue on Main Street

    1903 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  56. 56

    Continue on North Radcliffe Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Radcliffe Street

  57. 57

    Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Farragut Avenue

  58. 58

    Continue on Pond Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Pond Street

  59. 59

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
60 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 206 South
17.9 mi · 14%
Somerville Circle
16.4 mi · 13%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12.6 mi · 10%
Woodside Avenue
7.52 mi · 6%
Brunswick Pike
5.78 mi · 5%
Trenton Freeway
5.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 206 South

Continue straight

17.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 23m from Lackawaxen
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lackawaxen and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Lackawaxen and 64.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lackawaxen and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lackawaxen and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 95.7 mi (154.01 km).

Lackawaxen

#1 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware Drive (-74.986025, 41.482052)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lackawaxen and Bristol. The current time is 12:01:04.

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.