How far is Bradford, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Bradford, PA to Bristol, PA is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
329.82 mi
05h 53m
Flight
235.54 mi
379.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.54 mi
Kilometers
379.07 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.82 mi
Kilometers
530.79 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Bradford
171.2 mi
02h 56m
To Bristol
158.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 46 South

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kendall Avenue

    945 ft · 19 sec · North Kendall Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    689 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    18.7 mi · 21 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Burning Well Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Burning Well Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marvin Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Marvin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  30. 30

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  32. 32

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 50%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 7%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
18.7 mi · 6%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 3%
North Kendall Avenue
8.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

165 mi · 03h 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.2 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
02h 56m from Bradford
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bradford and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Bradford and 158.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.2 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.56 one way or $95.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bradford and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 235.54 mi (379.07 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates41.9559000, -78.6439200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 219 North (-78.643989, 41.955933)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.06 L · about $47.56
Round trip
$95.12
23.28 gal · 88.12 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.56 $95.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.53 $107.06
Premium $4.95 $57.66 $115.33
Diesel $5.98 $69.61 $139.21

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 Bradford and Bristol. The current time is 23:52:53.

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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.