How far is Bristol, PA from Evans City, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Evans City, PA is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.96 mi
06h 23m
Flight
277.87 mi
447.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.87 mi
Kilometers
447.19 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.96 mi
Kilometers
551.94 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evans City
Tue, May 26, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, May 26, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-26T10:36
Arrive Evans City
Tue, May 26, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
11:14 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
171.2 mi
03h 11m
To Evans City
171.7 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Evans City.

  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 left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City

    1330 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City

    88 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road

    1184 ft · 20 sec · Evans City Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 96%
I 79 North
6.25 mi · 2%
Lindsay Road
2.59 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
I 79
0.59 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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
277.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 11m from Bristol
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Evans City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Evans City?

The road trip is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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 171.2 miles from Bristol and 171.7 miles from Evans City.

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

The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $49.44 one way or $98.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Evans City.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Evans City. Straight-line distance: 277.87 mi (447.19 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Evans City

#2 Evans City

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,711
Coordinates40.7692300, -80.0628400
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Evans City (-80.06284, 40.76923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.1 gal
45.81 L · about $49.44
Round trip
$98.88
24.2 gal · 91.62 L
Estimated CO2
107.5 kg one way
Round trip: 215.1 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.44 $98.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.65 $111.30
Premium $4.95 $59.94 $119.89
Diesel $5.98 $72.36 $144.72

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Evans City. The current time is 10:36:35.

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.