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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.76 mi
06h 31m
Flight
284.97 mi
458.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.97 mi
Kilometers
458.61 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.76 mi
Kilometers
559.67 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Economy
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive Economy
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 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
10:56 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
173.6 mi
03h 15m
To Economy
174.2 mi
03h 15m

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
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

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.

  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

    328.6 mi · 5 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry

    1169 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Perry Highway

    2855 ft · 1 min · Perry Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freedom Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Freedom Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Merchant Street

    2021 ft · 1 min · Merchant Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1219 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Duss Avenue

    1371 ft · 29 sec · Duss Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 18th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lenz Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Lenz Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 95%
Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi · 1%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Crows Run Road
1.45 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
285 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Economy. Straight-line distance: 284.97 mi (458.61 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Economy

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population9,022
Coordinates40.6000700, -80.2247800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Economy (-80.22478, 40.60007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.45 L · about $50.14
Round trip
$100.27
24.54 gal · 92.9 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Bristol and Economy. The current time is 07:52:55.

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.