How far is Morrisville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.72 mi
05h 15m
Flight
281.37 mi
452.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.37 mi
Kilometers
452.82 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.72 mi
Kilometers
553.16 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Morrisville
162.6 mi
02h 37m
To Bristol
181.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Morris Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Mount Morris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    14.1 mi · 20 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on McClellandtown Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 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 Morrisville and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 78%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 5%
Roy E. Furman Highway
14.1 mi · 4%
McClellandtown Road
10.6 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.3 mi
281.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 37m from Morrisville
Leave By
6:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrisville and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.7 miles (553.2 km) and usually takes 05h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.6 miles from Morrisville and 181.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.56 one way or $99.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrisville and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 281.37 mi (452.82 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,490
Coordinates39.8948000, -80.1617300
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Morris Road (-80.161608, 39.894893)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 553 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.13 gal
45.91 L · about $49.56
Round trip
$99.13
24.26 gal · 91.82 L
Estimated CO2
107.8 kg one way
Round trip: 215.6 kg / 475 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.56 $99.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.79 $111.57
Premium $4.95 $60.09 $120.18
Diesel $5.98 $72.54 $145.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Bristol. The current time is 22:14:00.

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.