How far is Bristol, PA from Leechburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Leechburg, PA is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Leechburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Leechburg.
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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
300.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville
852 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
576 ft · 14 sec · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Haymaker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 12 sec · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn slight right onto New Texas Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Texas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Leechburg.
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
301 mi · 05h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leechburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Leechburg?
The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Bristol and 155.8 miles from Leechburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leechburg.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Leechburg. Straight-line distance: 260.27 mi (418.87 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 Leechburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.5045100, -79.7633800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leechburg (-79.76338, 40.50451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $44.86 | $89.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.50 | $100.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.39 | $108.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.66 | $131.32 |
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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