How far is Bristol, PA from Barnesboro, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Barnesboro, PA is about 278 miles (447.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.01 mi
05h 14m
Flight
210.34 mi
338.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.34 mi
Kilometers
338.51 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.01 mi
Kilometers
447.41 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barnesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 9:34 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 2:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Barnesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 9:34 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EST
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
138.8 mi
02h 37m
To Barnesboro
139.2 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East High Street

    1539 ft · 57 sec · East High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Plank Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Bigler Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on 40th Street

    106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 20 sec · Crawford Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Philadelphia Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Barnesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 77%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 10%
William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 6%
Plank Road
4.93 mi · 2%
North Center Street
3.09 mi · 1%
Theatre Road
2.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 37m from Bristol
Leave By
6:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Barnesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278 miles (447.4 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Bristol and 139.2 miles from Barnesboro.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.18 one way or $86.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Barnesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Barnesboro. Straight-line distance: 210.34 mi (338.51 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Barnesboro

Situated in northern Cambria County at an elevation of 1473 feet, this community lies within the rugged terrain of the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.6625700, -78.7800300
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Barnesboro (-78.78003, 40.66257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $43.18
Round trip
$86.37
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $43.18 $86.37
Mid-grade $4.82 $47.31 $94.63
Premium $5.27 $51.74 $103.48
Diesel $6.58 $64.57 $129.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Barnesboro. The current time is 16:19:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.