How far is Bristol, PA from Hastings, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Hastings, PA is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Hastings.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
29.9 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road
2284 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road
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Turn left onto Logan Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard
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Continue on Beale Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Beale Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Union Avenue
1677 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue
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Continue on 18th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Magee Avenue
2134 ft · 40 sec · Magee Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1138 ft · 23 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue
2280 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Street
1870 ft · 57 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Hastings.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
211 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Hastings?
The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Bristol and 137 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.47 one way or $78.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 206.87 mi (332.92 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 Hastings
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,145 |
| Coordinates | 40.6650700, -78.7122500 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hastings (-78.71225, 40.66507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.43 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.86 | $95.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.77 | $115.53 |
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 31, 2026
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