How far is Brentwood, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, PA to Bristol, PA is about 318 miles (511.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
318.04 mi
05h 12m
Flight
270.82 mi
435.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.82 mi
Kilometers
435.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.04 mi
Kilometers
511.83 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
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 Brentwood
156.2 mi
02h 36m
To Bristol
161.8 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
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 Brentwood and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Willock Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Willock Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Prospect Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Streets Run Road

    842 ft · 28 sec · Streets Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Delwar Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delwar Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lebanon Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Church Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
2.81 mi · 1%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 1%
5th Avenue
0.96 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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
270.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 36m from Brentwood
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brentwood 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 Brentwood to Bristol?

The road trip is about 318 miles (511.8 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 156.2 miles from Brentwood and 161.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.84 one way or $91.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brentwood 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 Brentwood and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 270.82 mi (435.84 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,203
Coordinates40.3706300, -79.9747700
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Willock Road (-79.974897, 40.370393)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.48 L · about $45.84
Round trip
$91.69
22.44 gal · 84.96 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.84 $91.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.60 $103.20
Premium $4.95 $55.58 $111.17
Diesel $5.98 $67.10 $134.19

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 Brentwood and Bristol. The current time is 03:59:56.

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.