How far is Bristol, PA from Clifton, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Clifton, PA is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.31 mi
06h 14m
Flight
275.63 mi
443.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.63 mi
Kilometers
443.59 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.31 mi
Kilometers
513.88 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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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 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-17T23:21
Arrive Clifton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
159.4 mi
03h 07m
To Clifton
159.9 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    289.8 mi · 5 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Park Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Drake Road

    2776 ft · 1 min · Drake Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    66 m · 13 sec · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto McMurray Road

    1948 ft · 56 sec · McMurray Road

  31. 31

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
292 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
South Park Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

290 mi · 05h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
275.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 07m from Bristol
Leave By
11:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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 159.4 miles from Bristol and 159.9 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 $46.05 one way or $92.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 275.63 mi (443.59 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 Clifton

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,422
Coordinates40.3311800, -80.0681100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Clifton (-80.06811, 40.33118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $46.05
Round trip
$92.10
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.05 $92.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.83 $103.66
Premium $4.95 $55.83 $111.66
Diesel $5.98 $67.39 $134.79

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 Clifton. The current time is 23:21:14.

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.