How far is Bristol, PA from Cross Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Cross Creek, PA is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Cross Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Cross Creek.
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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
282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
40.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
1338 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
84 m · 14 sec · East Wylie Avenue
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Turn right onto Allison Avenue
2006 ft · 1 min · Allison Avenue
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Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · Henderson Avenue
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Continue on Henderson Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Henderson Road
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Continue on Main Street
2531 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Burgettstown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Burgettstown Road
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Continue on Smith Township State Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Township State Road
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Turn left onto Cross Creek Road
755 ft · 14 sec · Cross Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Creek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Cross Creek.
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
282 mi · 05h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Cross Creek?
The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Bristol and 171.9 miles from Cross Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 $49.48 one way or $98.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Cross Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 293.59 mi (472.49 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 Cross Creek
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -80.4092300 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Creek (-80.40923, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.69 | $111.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.99 | $119.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.42 | $144.84 |
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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