How far is Baden, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Baden, PA to Bristol, PA is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
343.27 mi
05h 31m
Flight
285.37 mi
459.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.37 mi
Kilometers
459.26 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.27 mi
Kilometers
552.44 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Baden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baden
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baden
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Baden
172.1 mi
02h 45m
To Bristol
171.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2380 ft · 1 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    329.9 mi · 6 hr · 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 · 39 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 Baden 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 96%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Ohio River Boulevard
2.16 mi · 1%
Crows Run Road
1.45 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

330 mi · 06h 00m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.8 mi
285.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Baden
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baden and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Baden and 171.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.48 one way or $98.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Baden and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baden and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 285.37 mi (459.26 km).

Baden

#1 Baden

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,839
Coordinates40.6350700, -80.2281200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-80.228228, 40.635026)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.85 L · about $49.48
Round trip
$98.96
24.22 gal · 91.7 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.48 $98.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.69 $111.39
Premium $4.95 $59.99 $119.99
Diesel $5.98 $72.42 $144.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baden and Bristol. The current time is 20:48:23.

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.