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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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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.
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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
22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
156.6 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
1747 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Turn right onto Filbert Street
42 m · 6 sec · Filbert Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflinville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Curwensville. Straight-line distance: 202.11 mi (325.26 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 Curwensville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 40.9756100, -78.5250200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Curwensville (-78.52502, 40.97561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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