How far is Bristol, PA from Curwensville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Curwensville, PA is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
267.77 mi
05h 01m
Flight
202.11 mi
325.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.11 mi
Kilometers
325.26 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.77 mi
Kilometers
430.93 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Curwensville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Curwensville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
133.7 mi
02h 30m
To Curwensville
134 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    1747 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Filbert Street

    42 m · 6 sec · Filbert Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Filbert Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
157 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 28%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 9%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.34 mi · 2%
Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.18 mi · 1%
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

157 mi · 02h 51m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.6 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 30m from Bristol
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Curwensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Bristol and 134 miles from Curwensville.

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

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.61 one way or $77.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Rain Showers Likely near Curwensville.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Curwensville. Straight-line distance: 202.11 mi (325.26 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Curwensville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,359
Coordinates40.9756100, -78.5250200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Curwensville (-78.52502, 40.97561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.45 gal
35.77 L · about $38.61
Round trip
$77.23
18.9 gal · 71.54 L
Estimated CO2
84 kg one way
Round trip: 168 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.61 $77.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.46 $86.92
Premium $4.95 $46.82 $93.63
Diesel $5.98 $56.51 $113.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Curwensville. The current time is 02:41:52.

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.