How far is Bristol, PA from Cambridge Springs, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA is about 407.2 miles (655.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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 07h 35m.
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.
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cambridge Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cambridge Springs.
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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
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville
1343 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto PA-198
2.9 mi · 5 min · PA-198
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 6/Route 19
76 m · 4 sec · Route 6/Route 19
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 6/Route 19
1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Church Street
2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Cussewago Street
1272 ft · 31 sec · Cussewago Street
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Continue on River Street
1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Venango Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
84 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cambridge Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Cambridge Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cambridge Springs?
The road trip is about 407.2 miles (655.4 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Bristol and 203.9 miles from Cambridge Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.9 miles (476.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.3 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 $58.72 one way or $117.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Cambridge Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
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 Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cambridge Springs. Straight-line distance: 295.92 mi (476.24 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 Cambridge Springs
Human settlement
| Population | 2,665 |
| Coordinates | 41.8036700, -80.0564400 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cambridge Springs (-80.05644, 41.80367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 655 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $58.72 | $117.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.09 | $132.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $71.19 | $142.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $85.93 | $171.87 |
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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