How far is Bristol, PA from Economy, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Economy, PA is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285 miles (458.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Economy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Economy.
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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
328.6 mi · 5 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
1169 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Perry Highway
2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Merchant Street
2021 ft · 1 min · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1219 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Duss Avenue
1371 ft · 29 sec · Duss Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
108 m · 18 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Lenz Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Lenz Avenue
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Economy.
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
329 mi · 05h 58m
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 Economy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Economy?
The road trip is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.6 miles from Bristol and 174.2 miles from Economy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285 miles (458.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 $50.14 one way or $100.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Economy.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Economy. Straight-line distance: 284.97 mi (458.61 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 Economy
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 9,022 |
| Coordinates | 40.6000700, -80.2247800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Economy (-80.22478, 40.60007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 560 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $50.14 | $100.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.43 | $112.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.79 | $121.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $73.37 | $146.75 |
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
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