How far is Bristol, PA from Ben Avon, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Ben Avon, PA is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277 miles (445.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Ben Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Ben Avon.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
300.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.2 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
1301 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
105 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North
1531 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
5.5 mi · 11 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dickson Avenue
1149 ft · 45 sec · Dickson Avenue
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Turn left onto Flaccus Road
669 ft · 32 sec · Flaccus Road
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Ben Avon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
301 mi · 05h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Ben Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Ben Avon?
The road trip is about 326.5 miles (525.5 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Bristol and 163.5 miles from Ben Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277 miles (445.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.33 one way or $102.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Rain Showers near Ben Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Ben Avon. Straight-line distance: 277.04 mi (445.85 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ben Avon
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,777 |
| Coordinates | 40.5081200, -80.0831100 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ben Avon (-80.08311, 40.50812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $56.67 | $113.33 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $61.03 | $122.07 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $75.50 | $151.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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