How far is Lorane, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Lorane, PA to Bristol, PA is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.47 mi
01h 20m
Flight
54.49 mi
87.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.49 mi
Kilometers
87.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.68 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Lorane
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lorane
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lorane
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
Chesterbrook
PA

Census designated place

From Lorane
38.1 mi
00h 40m
To Bristol
39.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Willow Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Charles Street

    131 m · 24 sec · Charles Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lorane Road

    64 m · 12 sec · Lorane Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Painted Sky Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Painted Sky Road

  6. 6

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gibraltar Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1953 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
58.7 mi · 76%
Morgantown Expressway
10.7 mi · 14%
Philadelphia Avenue
2.49 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Gibraltar Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Painted Sky Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterbrook
00h 40m from Lorane
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lorane and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Chesterbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Lorane and 39.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lorane and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterbrook

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

4 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

23 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lorane and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 54.49 mi (87.7 km).

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#1 Lorane

Census designated place

Population4,236
Coordinates40.2884300, -75.8546500
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Street (-75.854657, 40.28842)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lorane and Bristol. The current time is 20:29:12.

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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.