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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
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 06h 23m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
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
Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
-
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
-
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
-
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
-
6
Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
-
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
328.6 mi · 5 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City
1330 ft · 38 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City
88 m · 9 sec
-
17
Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road
-
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road
1184 ft · 20 sec · Evans City Road
-
19
Continue on West Main Street
2578 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
-
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Evans City. Straight-line distance: 277.87 mi (447.19 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 Evans City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,711 |
| Coordinates | 40.7692300, -80.0628400 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Evans City (-80.06284, 40.76923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.