How far is Selinsgrove, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Selinsgrove, PA to Bristol, PA is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.53 mi
02h 40m
Flight
116.19 mi
186.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.19 mi
Kilometers
186.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.53 mi
Kilometers
269.61 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Apr 24, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Selinsgrove
Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selinsgrove
2026-04-24T14:40
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Apr 24, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selinsgrove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Weisenberg
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Selinsgrove
76.2 mi
01h 20m
To Bristol
91.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail

    3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on North Susquehanna Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury

    1533 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    10 mi · 12 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  11. 11

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  28. 28

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selinsgrove and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 13%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 7%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 6%
State Street
10 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

36.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weisenberg
01h 20m from Selinsgrove
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selinsgrove and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Weisenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Selinsgrove and 91.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Selinsgrove and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Weisenberg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

64 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

64 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

65 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selinsgrove and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 116.19 mi (186.99 km).

Selinsgrove

#1 Selinsgrove

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population5,913
Coordinates40.7989700, -76.8621900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Market Street (-76.862099, 40.798956)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $24.15
Round trip
$48.30
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.15 $48.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.18 $54.36
Premium $4.95 $29.28 $58.56
Diesel $5.98 $35.34 $70.68

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Selinsgrove and Bristol. The current time is 14:40:32.

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.