How far is Braddock, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Braddock, PA to Bristol, PA is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
307.46 mi
04h 57m
Flight
265.33 mi
427 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.33 mi
Kilometers
427 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.46 mi
Kilometers
494.81 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Braddock
Sat, May 2, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock
2026-05-02T07:11
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 2, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Braddock
153.3 mi
02h 28m
To Bristol
154.2 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    21 m · 9 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Braddock Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Braddock Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    2507 ft · 53 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corps Way

    1290 ft · 26 sec · Navy-Marine Corps Way

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Greensburg Avenue

    1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · 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 · 37 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 Braddock 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 95%
Lincoln Highway
9.18 mi · 3%
Braddock Avenue
1.51 mi
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
1.49 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

291 mi · 05h 18m

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
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 28m from Braddock
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Braddock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from Braddock and 154.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Braddock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braddock and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 265.33 mi (427 km).

Braddock

#1 Braddock

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,103
Coordinates40.4034000, -79.8683800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-79.868411, 40.403422)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.07 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.14 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Braddock and Bristol. The current time is 07:11:06.

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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.