How far is Bristol, PA from Cecil, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Cecil, PA is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cecil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cecil.
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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
300.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree
893 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Greentree Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Parks Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road
1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cecil.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
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301 mi · 05h 28m
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 Cecil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cecil?
The road trip is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km) and usually takes 06h 26m 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 166.8 miles from Bristol and 167.4 miles from Cecil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281 miles (452.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 $48.17 one way or $96.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Cecil.
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 Cecil. Straight-line distance: 281.05 mi (452.3 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 Cecil
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,220 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295100, -80.1708900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $48.17 | $96.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.22 | $108.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.41 | $116.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.50 | $141.01 |
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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