How far is Williamstown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
321.94 mi
05h 07m
Flight
274.58 mi
441.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.58 mi
Kilometers
441.89 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.94 mi
Kilometers
518.12 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-19T12:29
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Williamstown
160.7 mi
02h 33m
To Bristol
161.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Williamstown and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    852 ft · 45 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 88%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.02 mi · 2%
Low Hill Road
3 mi · 1%
Front Street
2.91 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 10m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
274.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 33m from Williamstown
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown 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 Williamstown to Bristol?

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Williamstown and 161.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 274.58 mi (441.89 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Avenue (-80.040797, 39.97918)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43 L · about $46.42
Round trip
$92.83
22.72 gal · 86 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.42 $92.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.24 $104.49
Premium $4.95 $56.28 $112.55
Diesel $5.98 $67.93 $135.87

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 Williamstown and Bristol. The current time is 12:29:16.

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.