How far is Milroy, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Milroy, PA to Bristol, PA is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
186.02 mi
03h 00m
Flight
150.18 mi
241.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.18 mi
Kilometers
241.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.02 mi
Kilometers
299.37 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milroy
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milroy
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Milroy
92.8 mi
01h 30m
To Bristol
93.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hill Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1614 ft · 37 sec · Old US Route 322

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1494 ft · 30 sec · West Colonial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2745 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Milroy 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 59%
West Colonial Drive
62 mi · 33%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
I 81 North
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 30m from Milroy
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milroy and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Milroy and 93.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.80 one way or $53.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milroy and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milroy and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 150.18 mi (241.69 km).

Milroy

#1 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.590526, 40.713991)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $26.80
Round trip
$53.61
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.80 $53.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.17 $60.34
Premium $4.95 $32.50 $65.00
Diesel $5.98 $39.23 $78.46

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 Milroy and Bristol. The current time is 23:40:21.

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.