How far is McSherrystown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from McSherrystown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.4 mi
02h 35m
Flight
116.16 mi
186.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.16 mi
Kilometers
186.94 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.4 mi
Kilometers
219.52 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in McSherrystown
Wed, May 13, 4:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McSherrystown
2026-05-13T11:41
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McSherrystown
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From McSherrystown
70.3 mi
01h 17m
To Bristol
66.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Elm Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive

    1185 ft · 40 sec · West Eisenhower Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Carlisle Street

    1843 ft · 47 sec · Carlisle Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto York Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · York Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West King Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West King Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East King Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · East King Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: Baltimore

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    621 ft · 15 sec · East Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McSherrystown 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi · 52%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 6%
US 30 East
5.78 mi · 4%
Carlisle Pike
3.31 mi · 2%
I 83 South
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

70.5 mi · 01h 17m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 17m from McSherrystown
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McSherrystown 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 McSherrystown to Bristol?

The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 70.3 miles from McSherrystown and 66.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McSherrystown 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.

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McSherrystown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 116.16 mi (186.94 km).

McSherrystown

#1 McSherrystown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,080
Coordinates39.8073200, -77.0113700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.011404, 39.807387)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.22 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.31
9.62 gal · 36.44 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.65 $39.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.12 $44.24
Premium $4.95 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.98 $28.76 $57.53

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 McSherrystown and Bristol. The current time is 11:41:09.

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.