How far is Pleasant Gap, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Gap, PA to Bristol, PA is about 203.2 miles (327 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Gap and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Gap and Bristol.
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Start on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 322
1884 ft · 47 sec · Old Route 322
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Route 322
36 m · 2 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
141 m · 18 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left
120 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 322 East: Lewistown
814 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 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 · 37 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 Pleasant Gap 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
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pleasant Gap and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Gap to Bristol?
The road trip is about 203.2 miles (327 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Pleasant Gap and 101.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.30 one way or $58.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pleasant Gap and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Gap and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 161.1 mi (259.26 km).
#1 Pleasant Gap
Census designated place
| Population | 2,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.8681200, -77.7466700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $29.30 | $58.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.97 | $65.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.88 | $85.75 |
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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