How far is Williamsport, PA from Bristol, PA?

Fastest route

The route from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA to Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007, USA is approximately 186 miles and takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes via I-80 E and I-476 S. This route includes tolls.

Directions

To get to Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007, USA from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA, follow these directions:

  1. Start by getting on I-80 E in New Columbia.
  2. Head south on Market St toward W 3rd St.
  3. Continue onto US-15 S/Montgomery Pike.
  4. Merge onto I-80 E via the ramp to Bloomsburg.
  5. Follow I-80 E, I-476 S, and I-276 E to US-13 S/Bristol Pike in Bristol Township. Take exit 42 from I-95 N.
  6. Take exit 277 toward PA-940/I-476/Allentown/Wilkes-Barre/Pennsylvania Tpke (Toll road).
  7. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-476 S/Allentown, and merge onto I-476 S (Toll road).
  8. Take the exit onto I-276 E (Toll road).
  9. Continue onto Pennsylvania Tpke (Pennsylvania Tpke turns slightly right and becomes I-95 N/Pennsylvania Tpke) (Toll road).
  10. Take exit 42 for US-13 toward Levittown/Bristol (Toll road).
  11. Continue on US-13 S/Bristol Pike to your destination in Bristol.
  12. Turn right onto US-13 S/Bristol Pike.
  13. Turn left onto Beaver St/Beaver Dam Rd.
  14. Continue to follow Beaver St. Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007, USA will be your destination.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Make sure to plan for tolls along the route.
  • ⛽ Consider refueling before starting your journey.
  • 🚧 Check for any potential road closures or construction updates.
  • 📱 Use a GPS navigation system or map app to stay on track.
  • 🕑 Leave with enough time to account for possible traffic conditions.
  • 🛣️ Follow the highway signs to ensure you don't miss any exits or turns.
  • 📍 Be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to the street names and landmarks.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.07 mi
03h 15m
Flight
137.45 mi
221.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.45 mi
Kilometers
221.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.07 mi
Kilometers
286.58 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Williamsport
92.8 mi
01h 37m
To Bristol
85.3 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Williamsport and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  4. 4

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  12. 12

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 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 Williamsport 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 42%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 37%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 13%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 7%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi · 2%
Montgomery Pike
1.27 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 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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 37m from Williamsport
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Williamsport 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 Williamsport to Bristol?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Williamsport and 85.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Williamsport and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 137.45 mi (221.21 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,156
Coordinates41.2411900, -77.0010800
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-77.00107, 41.241195)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $25.66
Round trip
$51.32
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.66 $51.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.95 $31.11 $62.22
Diesel $5.98 $37.55 $75.11

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 Williamsport and Bristol. The current time is 06:29:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.