How far is Bristol, PA from Loyalhanna, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Loyalhanna, PA is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
272.04 mi
05h 30m
Flight
238.46 mi
383.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.46 mi
Kilometers
383.76 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.04 mi
Kilometers
437.8 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loyalhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, Apr 20, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Loyalhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
135.8 mi
02h 45m
To Loyalhanna
136.3 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    17.9 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Route 1020

    116 m · 8 sec · State Route 1020

  23. 23

    Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road

    2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    61 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 78%
Lincoln Highway
49.2 mi · 18%
Pitt Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Industrial Boulevard
1.36 mi
Weber Lane
0.98 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 45m from Bristol
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Loyalhanna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Bristol and 136.3 miles from Loyalhanna.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Loyalhanna.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Loyalhanna. Straight-line distance: 238.46 mi (383.76 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Loyalhanna

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,232
Coordinates40.3225700, -79.3622600
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Loyalhanna (-79.36226, 40.32257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.6 gal
36.34 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.45
19.2 gal · 72.68 L
Estimated CO2
85.3 kg one way
Round trip: 170.6 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.23 $78.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.15 $88.30
Premium $4.95 $47.56 $95.12
Diesel $5.98 $57.41 $114.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Loyalhanna. The current time is 13:41:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.