How far is Williamstown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
128.8 mi
02h 22m
Flight
98.72 mi
158.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.72 mi
Kilometers
158.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.8 mi
Kilometers
207.28 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Williamstown
64.4 mi
01h 11m
To Bristol
64.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    885 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    1452 ft · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Wood Street

    1094 ft · 18 sec · East Wood Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rock Road

    2108 ft · 1 min · Rock Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bethel Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bethel Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    38 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    36.9 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamstown 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
38 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36.9 mi · 29%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 18%
Lancaster Avenue
4.77 mi · 4%
Bethel Road
2.88 mi · 2%
South Railroad Street
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

38 mi · 00h 45m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 11m from Williamstown
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Williamstown and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Williamstown and 64.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Williamstown and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

54 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 98.72 mi (158.88 km).

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#1 Williamstown

Situated in the eastern part of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, at an elevation of approximately 732 feet above sea level, this borough sits within the Ridge and Valley Appalachian province.

Population0
Coordinates40.5800900, -76.6177400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-76.617735, 40.58004)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.93 $22.36 $44.72
Premium $5.31 $24.08 $48.17
Diesel $6.55 $29.74 $59.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Bristol. The current time is 17:43:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.