How far is Slocum, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Slocum, PA to Bristol, PA is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slocum and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slocum and Bristol.
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Start on Slocum Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road
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Turn slight left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuangola Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nuangola Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nuangola Road
2434 ft · 49 sec · Nuangola Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1834 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dorrance
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1744 ft · 43 sec · Blue Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Road
1419 ft · 41 sec · South Main Road
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Road
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Turn right onto South Mountain Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on North Hunter Highway
848 ft · 20 sec · North Hunter Highway
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Turn left
1686 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Slocum 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
74.6 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slocum to Bristol?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Slocum and 63.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Slocum and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Chapman
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 Chapman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slocum and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 94.86 mi (152.67 km).
#1 Slocum
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.1320300, -76.0457600 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
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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