How far is Bristol, PA from Brownsville, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Brownsville, PA is about 311.1 miles (500.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers
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
Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
-
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
-
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
-
6
Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
-
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
266.8 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
-
12
Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
-
13
Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
-
14
Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
-
15
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
-
16
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
-
17
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
-
18
Turn slight right onto University Drive
8.8 mi · 10 min · University Drive
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward PA 43 North: Brownsville, Pittsburgh
2966 ft · 1 min
-
20
Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Brier Hill, Brownsville
2242 ft · 56 sec
-
22
Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
-
23
Take the exit slight right
74 m · 9 sec
-
24
Turn left onto Market Street
1201 ft · 48 sec · Market Street
-
25
Turn sharp right onto Albion Road
131 m · 12 sec · Albion Road
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Albion Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Brownsville.
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
267 mi · 04h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and 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 311.1 miles (500.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Bristol and 155.8 miles from Brownsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 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 Brownsville.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 266.11 mi (428.27 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 Brownsville
Brownsville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0236900, -79.8839400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownsville (-79.88394, 40.02369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $49.01 | $98.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $54.08 | $108.15 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $58.25 | $116.50 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $71.92 | $143.84 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026