How far is Bristol, PA from Charleroi, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Charleroi, PA is about 305.1 miles (491 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
305.11 mi
05h 45m
Flight
266.6 mi
429.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.6 mi
Kilometers
429.05 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.11 mi
Kilometers
491.03 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleroi
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Charleroi
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:30 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
152.3 mi
02h 52m
To Charleroi
152.8 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88: Charleroi, Allenport

    1825 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on McKean Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · McKean Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    82 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fallowfield Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Fallowfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fallowfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 93%
I 70 West
17.8 mi · 6%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
McKean Avenue
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
I 95 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

282 mi · 05h 08m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
266.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 52m from Bristol
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.1 miles (491 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 152.3 miles from Bristol and 152.8 miles from Charleroi.

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

The direct path is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Charleroi. Straight-line distance: 266.6 mi (429.05 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Charleroi

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,887
Coordinates40.1378500, -79.8981000
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Charleroi (-79.8981, 40.13785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.76 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.01
21.54 gal · 81.52 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.01 $88.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.53 $99.06
Premium $4.95 $53.35 $106.71
Diesel $5.98 $64.40 $128.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Charleroi. The current time is 00:30:59.

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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.