How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Bristol, PA is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
Driving 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 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roaring Spring and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Bristol.
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Start on Woodbury Pike
7.8 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbury Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raystown Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road
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Continue on Raystown Road
119 m · 6 sec · Raystown Road
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Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass
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Take the ramp straight toward US 30 East: Breezewood
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Bypass
2974 ft · 48 sec · Everett Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
196.4 mi · 3 hr 34 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 Roaring Spring 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
196 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Roaring Spring and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roaring Spring to Bristol?
The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Steelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Roaring Spring and 116.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roaring Spring and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Steelton
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 Steelton.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 187.41 mi (301.6 km).
#1 Roaring Spring
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,399 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359100, -78.3908500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $33.59 | $67.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.80 | $75.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
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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