How far is Wallace, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Wallace, PA to Bristol, PA is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
311.63 mi
05h 01m
Flight
269.99 mi
434.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.99 mi
Kilometers
434.5 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.63 mi
Kilometers
501.52 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Wallace
Fri, May 1, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallace
2026-04-30T14:19
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallace
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Wallace
154.5 mi
02h 30m
To Bristol
157.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fisher Lane

    61 m · 19 sec · Fisher Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bunola River Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bunola River Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bunola Road

    1623 ft · 33 sec · Bunola Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bunola River Road

    2202 ft · 52 sec · Bunola River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rainbow Run Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wallace 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 91%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Rainbow Run Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Bunola River Road
3.94 mi · 1%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
270 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 30m from Wallace
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wallace and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Wallace and 157.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 270 miles (434.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wallace and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 269.99 mi (434.5 km).

Wallace

#1 Wallace

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population3,688
Coordinates40.2322900, -79.9631100
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fisher Lane (-79.963438, 40.232228)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.63 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.89
22 gal · 83.26 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.95 $89.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.59 $101.18
Premium $4.95 $54.49 $108.99
Diesel $5.98 $65.78 $131.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallace and Bristol. The current time is 14:19:06.

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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.