How far is Bristol, PA from Huston, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Huston, PA is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Huston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Huston.
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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
247 mi · 4 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Tayman Avenue
1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on New Centerville Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road
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Continue on Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on Park Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street
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Continue on Logan Place
660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street
87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street
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Continue on Latrobe Avenue
1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue
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Continue on Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road
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Turn left onto Fireweed Road
97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Huston.
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
247 mi · 04h 31m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Huston?
The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Bristol and 139.2 miles from Huston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bristol and Widespread Frost near Huston.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Huston. Straight-line distance: 240.25 mi (386.64 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 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.08 | $80.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.12 | $90.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.60 | $97.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.66 | $117.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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