How far is Old Forge, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to Bristol, PA is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Forge and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and Bristol.
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Start on Old Forge Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Old Forge Road
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Turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · Mentzer Gap Road
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Turn right onto Beartown Road
68 m · 12 sec · Beartown Road
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Turn left onto Buchanan Trail East
3.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
6.1 mi · 9 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road
124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road
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Turn right onto Boyle Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Forge and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Forge 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 Old Forge to Bristol?
The road trip is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Old Forge and 91.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Forge and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Cornwall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cornwall.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 141.02 mi (226.95 km).
#1 Old Forge
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.7945400, -77.4841600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.76 | $63.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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