How far is Williamsburg, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Bristol.
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Start on East 1st Street
927 ft · 46 sec · East 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Locust Street
111 m · 16 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on Covedale Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Covedale Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Covedale Road
2 mi · 5 min · Covedale Road
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Continue on Williamsburg Mountain Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Mountain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hartslog Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hartslog Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Penn Highway
14.4 mi · 21 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp left
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
155.6 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Williamsburg 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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
156 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Bristol?
The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Williamsburg and 121.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Williamsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Highspire
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 Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 178.22 mi (286.81 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4620200, -78.1997300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $4.46 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $40.34 | $80.67 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $43.45 | $86.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $53.64 | $107.29 |
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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