How far is Lawrence Park, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Lawrence Park, PA to Bristol, PA is about 425.2 miles (684.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.24 mi
06h 56m
Flight
304.11 mi
489.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.11 mi
Kilometers
489.42 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.24 mi
Kilometers
684.35 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence Park
Sun, May 31, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence Park
2026-05-30T23:36
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence Park
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Lawrence Park
216.2 mi
03h 28m
To Bristol
209 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph SE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lawrence Parkway

    104 m · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lake Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2747 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrence Park 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 60%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 18%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 6%
East 12th Street
4.75 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.1 mi
304.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
03h 28m from Lawrence Park
Leave By
10:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lawrence Park 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 Lawrence Park to Bristol?

The road trip is about 425.2 miles (684.3 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from Lawrence Park and 209 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.29 one way or $122.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lawrence Park and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence Park and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 304.11 mi (489.42 km).

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#1 Lawrence Park

Human settlement in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,982
Coordinates42.1522800, -80.0231100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawrence Parkway (-80.022767, 42.152399)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15 gal
56.8 L · about $61.29
Round trip
$122.58
30 gal · 113.6 L
Estimated CO2
133.3 kg one way
Round trip: 266.6 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $61.29 $122.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $68.99 $137.97
Premium $4.95 $74.31 $148.62
Diesel $5.98 $89.70 $179.40

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 Lawrence Park and Bristol. The current time is 23:36:06.

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.