How far is Millersville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Millersville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
98.81 mi
01h 47m
Flight
79.77 mi
128.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.77 mi
Kilometers
128.38 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.81 mi
Kilometers
159.02 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Millersville
Sat, May 30, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millersville
2026-05-30T01:05
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 30, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millersville
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
West Pikeland
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Millersville
48.6 mi
00h 53m
To Bristol
50.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Frederick Street

    67 m · 15 sec · East Frederick Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highschool Avenue

    1848 ft · 1 min · Highschool Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue

    2647 ft · 1 min · East Cottage Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Barbara Street

    1048 ft · 33 sec · Barbara Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Barbara Street

    886 ft · 29 sec · Barbara Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    2448 ft · 1 min · Millersville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millersville Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Millersville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Manor Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manor Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West King Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · West King Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Plum Street

    2321 ft · 1 min · North Plum Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Holland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · New Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    1493 ft · 41 sec · New Holland Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1010 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    2546 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

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

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

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

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Millersville 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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi · 71%
US 222 North
15.5 mi · 16%
Millersville Pike
1.71 mi · 2%
New Holland Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
West King Street
0.83 mi · 1%
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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pikeland
00h 53m from Millersville
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Millersville and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

West Pikeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Millersville and 50.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Pikeland

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

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

RAIL

Exton

7 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

12 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

12 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Coatesville

21 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millersville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 79.77 mi (128.38 km).

Millersville

#1 Millersville

City in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,289
Coordinates39.9978800, -76.3541300
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Frederick Street (-76.354174, 39.997868)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.05 $32.10
Premium $4.95 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $5.98 $20.87 $41.74

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Millersville and Bristol. The current time is 01:05:46.

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.