How far is White Deer, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from White Deer, PA to Bristol, PA is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
170.68 mi
02h 48m
Flight
125.72 mi
202.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.72 mi
Kilometers
202.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.68 mi
Kilometers
274.69 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in White Deer
Thu, Apr 30, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Deer
2026-04-30T00:21
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Deer
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
Weissport
PA

Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

From White Deer
85.3 mi
01h 24m
To Bristol
85.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 White Deer and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Deer and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on White Deer Pike

    30 m · 6 sec · White Deer Pike

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1030 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 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 White Deer 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 44%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 39%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 14%
Westbranch Highway
1.76 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
PA 940
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
125.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weissport
01h 24m from White Deer
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White Deer 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 White Deer to Bristol?

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Weissport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from White Deer and 85.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Deer and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Weissport

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

89 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Deer and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 125.72 mi (202.32 km).

White Deer

#1 White Deer

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population4,571
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.8746900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: White Deer Pike (-76.874703, 41.076017)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.95 $29.82 $59.65
Diesel $5.98 $36.00 $72.00

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 White Deer and Bristol. The current time is 00:21:14.

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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.