How far is Ridgebury, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Ridgebury, PA to Bristol, PA is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgebury and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgebury and Bristol.
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Start on Centerville Road
17 m · 3 sec · Centerville Road
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Turn right onto Berwick Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Berwick Turnpike
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Lowman Crossover
1.4 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover
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Take the ramp right
840 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre
1562 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Bernice Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Route 487
13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487
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Turn left
17.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.5 mi · 27 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 Ridgebury 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 Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Ridgebury and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgebury to Bristol?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Ridgebury and 131.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Ridgebury and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village
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 Bear Creek Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgebury and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 161.97 mi (260.67 km).
#1 Ridgebury
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,906 |
| Coordinates | 41.9734100, -76.7216200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.14 | $78.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.89 | $101.78 |
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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