How far is Bristol, PA from Mars, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Mars, PA is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Mars.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Mars.
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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
318.2 mi · 5 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 8 North: Butler
152 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto Heckert Road
1583 ft · 1 min · Heckert Road
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Turn left onto Bakerstown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Bakerstown Road
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Turn sharp right onto Babcock Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mars Valencia Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mars Valencia Road
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Continue on Irvine Street
1021 ft · 21 sec · Irvine Street
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Turn right onto Crowe Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crowe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Mars.
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
318 mi · 05h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Mars.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Mars?
The road trip is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from Bristol and 166.4 miles from Mars.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Mars.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Mars. Straight-line distance: 274.56 mi (441.86 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 Mars
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.6959000, -80.0117300 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mars (-80.01173, 40.6959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $47.89 | $95.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.06 | $116.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.09 | $140.17 |
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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