How far is Rockland, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Rockland, PA to Bristol, PA is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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
335.38 mi
05h 41m
Flight
268.39 mi
431.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.39 mi
Kilometers
431.93 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.38 mi
Kilometers
539.75 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-18T05:11
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 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
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Rockland
171.9 mi
02h 50m
To Bristol
163.5 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsville Road

    581 ft · 28 sec · Pittsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Warner Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Warner Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockland Township Road

    540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto T361

    1.1 mi · 4 min · T361

  6. 6

    Continue on Shot Gun Club Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1018 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2794 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    230.3 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
230 mi · 69%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 7%
Shot Gun Club Road
1.96 mi · 1%
Rockland Station Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Warner Road
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

230 mi · 04h 10m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
268.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
02h 50m from Rockland
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from Rockland and 163.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockland and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 268.39 mi (431.93 km).

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#1 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockland Station Road (-79.751736, 41.232305)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.8 L · about $48.34
Round trip
$96.67
23.66 gal · 89.6 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.34 $96.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.41 $108.81
Premium $4.95 $58.61 $117.21
Diesel $5.98 $70.74 $141.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Bristol. The current time is 05:11:17.

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.