How far is Lawrence, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence, PA to Bristol, PA is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.4 miles (448 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
329.46 mi
05h 24m
Flight
278.36 mi
447.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.36 mi
Kilometers
447.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.46 mi
Kilometers
530.21 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 26, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 26, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-26T06:46
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 26, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Lawrence
161.7 mi
02h 42m
To Bristol
167.7 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    575 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boyce Street

    626 ft · 30 sec · Boyce Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Georgetown Road

    2314 ft · 58 sec · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mayview Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mayview Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boyce Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boyce Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Highland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hillard Road

    660 ft · 25 sec · Hillard Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sylvania Drive

    52 m · 6 sec · Sylvania Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edwards Street

    745 ft · 24 sec · Edwards Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1109 ft · 29 sec · Bethel Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broughton Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  36. 36

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
37 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 88%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Washington Road
3.25 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

291 mi · 05h 18m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
278.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 42m from Lawrence
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Lawrence and 167.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 278.4 miles (448 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.52 one way or $95.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 278.36 mi (447.97 km).

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#1 Lawrence

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,627
Coordinates40.3061800, -80.1206100
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-80.120393, 40.306171)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.01 L · about $47.52
Round trip
$95.04
23.26 gal · 88.02 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.52 $95.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.49 $106.97
Premium $4.95 $57.62 $115.23
Diesel $5.98 $69.55 $139.09

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Bristol. The current time is 06:46:39.

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.