How far is Bristol, PA from Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Bradford, PA is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
339.6 mi
06h 37m
Flight
235.54 mi
379.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.54 mi
Kilometers
379.07 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.6 mi
Kilometers
546.53 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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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 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
169.6 mi
03h 18m
To Bradford
169.9 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 34 min

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 49%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 22%
Powers Avenue
37.2 mi · 11%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 7%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
03h 18m from Bristol
Leave By
10:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.6 miles (546.5 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Bristol and 169.9 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 235.54 mi (379.07 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bradford

#2 Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates41.9559000, -78.6439200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Bradford (-78.64392, 41.9559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.98 gal
45.36 L · about $48.95
Round trip
$97.90
23.96 gal · 90.72 L
Estimated CO2
106.5 kg one way
Round trip: 212.9 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.95 $97.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.10 $110.19
Premium $4.95 $59.35 $118.70
Diesel $5.98 $71.64 $143.28

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 Bristol and Bradford. The current time is 03:15:56.

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.