How far is Lake Meade, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Lake Meade, PA to Bristol, PA is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.5 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Meade and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Meade and Bristol.
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Start on Hooker Cove
61 m · 9 sec · Hooker Cove
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Turn left onto Hooker Drive
132 m · 21 sec · Hooker Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Meade Drive
634 ft · 33 sec · Lake Meade Drive
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Continue on Lake Meade Drive
2355 ft · 2 min · Lake Meade Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stoney Point Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stoney Point Road
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Turn right onto Lake Meade Road
1 mi · 3 min · Lake Meade Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
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Continue on South Baltimore Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 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 · 39 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 Lake Meade and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Meade and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Meade to Bristol?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 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?
Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Lake Meade and 70.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Meade and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Adamstown
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 Adamstown.
Lancaster station
Parkesburg
Coatesville
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Meade and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 115.87 mi (186.47 km).
#1 Lake Meade
Census designated place
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9851000, -77.0372000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.00 | $45.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
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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