How far is Bristol, PA from Brackenridge, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Brackenridge, PA is about 323.7 miles (521 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
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 Brackenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Brackenridge.
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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
309.6 mi · 5 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
1430 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
1376 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Bull Creek Road
1969 ft · 51 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
2548 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 31 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
670 ft · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
141 m · 20 sec · Morgan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cornelia Street
31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Brackenridge.
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
310 mi · 05h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Brackenridge?
The road trip is about 323.7 miles (521 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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 161.6 miles from Bristol and 162.1 miles from Brackenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.8 miles (418.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $46.66 one way or $93.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
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 Brackenridge. Straight-line distance: 259.78 mi (418.07 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 Brackenridge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081200, -79.7411600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brackenridge (-79.74116, 40.60812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.66 | $93.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.52 | $105.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.57 | $113.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.29 | $136.58 |
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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