How far is Sheshequin, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Sheshequin, PA to Bristol, PA is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
191 mi
03h 35m
Flight
148.34 mi
238.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.34 mi
Kilometers
238.73 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191 mi
Kilometers
307.39 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 30, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Sheshequin
Sat, May 30, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheshequin
2026-05-30T03:05
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 30, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheshequin
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sheshequin
97.7 mi
01h 47m
To Bristol
93.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sheshequin Road

    2078 ft · 1 min · Sheshequin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bernice Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bernice Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Route 487

    13.8 mi · 23 min · Route 487

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheshequin 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 45%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 12%
Bridge Street
17.9 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 8%
Route 487
13.8 mi · 7%
Bernice Road
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 47m from Sheshequin
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sheshequin and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Sheshequin and 93.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheshequin and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheshequin and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 148.34 mi (238.73 km).

Sheshequin

#1 Sheshequin

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,273
Coordinates41.8553500, -76.4907800
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-76.490818, 41.855343)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.51 L · about $27.54
Round trip
$55.08
13.48 gal · 51.02 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.54 $55.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.00 $61.99
Premium $4.95 $33.39 $66.78
Diesel $5.98 $40.31 $80.61

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheshequin and Bristol. The current time is 03:05:38.

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.