How far is Marion, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Marion, PA to Bristol, PA is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
178.3 mi
02h 52m
Flight
151.48 mi
243.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.48 mi
Kilometers
243.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.3 mi
Kilometers
286.94 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Marion
87.7 mi
01h 26m
To Bristol
90.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colorado Street

    1812 ft · 55 sec · Colorado Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Swamp Fox Road

    1019 ft · 24 sec · Swamp Fox Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    130.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
131 mi · 73%
Swamp Fox Road
35.9 mi · 20%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

131 mi · 02h 22m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
151.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 26m from Marion
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Marion and 90.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.70 one way or $51.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 151.48 mi (243.78 km).

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#1 Marion

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,269
Coordinates39.8573100, -77.6952700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Street (-77.695386, 39.857147)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $25.70
Round trip
$51.40
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.70 $51.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.93 $57.86
Premium $4.95 $31.16 $62.32
Diesel $5.98 $37.61 $75.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Bristol. The current time is 04:05:22.

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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.