How far is Bradford Woods, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Bradford Woods, PA to Bristol, PA is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.8 miles (447 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.88 mi
05h 16m
Flight
277.75 mi
447 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.75 mi
Kilometers
447 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.88 mi
Kilometers
542.16 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford Woods
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford Woods
2026-04-18T00:10
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford Woods
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bradford Woods
168.3 mi
02h 38m
To Bristol
168.6 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bradford Road

    19 m · 6 sec · Bradford Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wexford Run Road

    2666 ft · 1 min · Wexford Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shenot Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shenot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

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

    2611 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    329.9 mi · 6 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford Woods 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 98%
Perry Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Shenot Road
0.89 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
277.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 38m from Bradford Woods
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bradford Woods and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Bradford Woods and 168.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 277.8 miles (447 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.58 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford Woods and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 277.75 mi (447 km).

Bradford Woods

#1 Bradford Woods

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,135
Coordinates40.6375700, -80.0817200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford Road (-80.081694, 40.637543)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45 L · about $48.58
Round trip
$97.17
23.78 gal · 90 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.58 $97.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.68 $109.36
Premium $4.95 $58.90 $117.81
Diesel $5.98 $71.10 $142.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford Woods and Bristol. The current time is 00:10:35.

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.