How far is Bristol, PA from Brownsville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Brownsville, PA is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
170.47 mi
03h 22m
Flight
141.95 mi
228.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.47 mi
Kilometers
274.35 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T23:51
Arrive Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
85.1 mi
01h 41m
To Brownsville
85.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    622 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Way East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Anthony Highway

    156 m · 11 sec · Anthony Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1535 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Brownsville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brownsville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
132 mi · 77%
Walnut Bottom Road
26.5 mi · 16%
Black Gap Road
5.24 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi
North West Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 41m from Bristol
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Bristol and 85.4 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Brownsville.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 141.95 mi (228.44 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 Brownsville

Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,203
Coordinates39.9009300, -77.5211000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Brownsville (-77.5211, 39.90093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.95 $29.82 $59.65
Diesel $5.98 $36.00 $72.00

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 Brownsville. The current time is 23:51:28.

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.