How far is Lafayette, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Lafayette, PA to Bristol, PA is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Bristol.
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Start on Mt Alton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mt Alton Road
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Turn left onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Burning Well Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Burning Well Road
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Continue on Marvin Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · Marvin Street
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Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road
77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street
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Take the exit slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Powers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue
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Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Maurus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street
153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street
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Continue on North Saint Marys Street
1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn left onto State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Bristol?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Lafayette and 152.3 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.68 one way or $91.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near McEwensville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McEwensville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 231.46 mi (372.5 km).
#1 Lafayette
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,023 |
| Coordinates | 41.7936700, -78.6797500 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.42 | $102.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.39 | $110.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.86 | $133.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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