How far is Westmont, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Westmont, PA to Bristol, PA is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
249.37 mi
04h 01m
Flight
189.87 mi
305.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.87 mi
Kilometers
305.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.37 mi
Kilometers
401.32 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Westmont
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-19T05:33
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Westmont
124.6 mi
02h 00m
To Bristol
124.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    23 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 28th Street

    919 ft · 42 sec · 28th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1710 ft · 33 sec · Broad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Logan Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Logan Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Plank Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Plank Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Ebensburg, Bedford

    2576 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 85%
I 99 South
30.1 mi · 12%
North Logan Boulevard
1.55 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
West Plank Road
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
189.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 00m from Westmont
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Westmont and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Westmont and 124.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Westmont and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 189.87 mi (305.56 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,625
Coordinates40.5020100, -78.4166800
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-78.416643, 40.501991)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $35.96
Round trip
$71.91
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.96 $71.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.47 $80.94
Premium $4.95 $43.60 $87.19
Diesel $5.98 $52.62 $105.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westmont and Bristol. The current time is 05:33:27.

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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.