How far is Bristol, PA from Lowhill, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lowhill, PA is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.08 mi
05h 57m
Flight
269.7 mi
434.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.7 mi
Kilometers
434.04 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.08 mi
Kilometers
507.08 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowhill
Thu, Apr 30, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-30T00:39
Arrive Lowhill
Thu, Apr 30, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
157.3 mi
02h 58m
To Lowhill
157.8 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Lowhill.

  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

    282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    20.1 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 90%
I 70 West
20.6 mi · 7%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
7.13 mi · 2%
PA 88 South
1.09 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

282 mi · 05h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
269.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 58m from Bristol
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Lowhill?

The road trip is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Bristol and 157.8 miles from Lowhill.

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

The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.44 one way or $90.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bristol and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowhill.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lowhill. Straight-line distance: 269.7 mi (434.04 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lowhill

#2 Lowhill

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population2,360
Coordinates40.0100700, -79.9508800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lowhill (-79.95088, 40.01007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.09 L · about $45.44
Round trip
$90.87
22.24 gal · 84.18 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.44 $90.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.14 $102.28
Premium $4.95 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $5.98 $66.50 $133.00

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Lowhill. The current time is 00:39:43.

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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.