How far is Bristol, PA from Mayfield, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Mayfield, PA is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.85 mi
05h 22m
Flight
250.74 mi
403.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.74 mi
Kilometers
403.53 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.85 mi
Kilometers
456.81 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 1:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Mayfield
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
141.7 mi
02h 41m
To Mayfield
142.2 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    266.8 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Three Mile Hill

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Morewood Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 981

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 981

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 981

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
269 mi · 95%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Three Mile Hill
3.79 mi · 1%
Morewood Street
1.48 mi · 1%
State Route 981
1.43 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 52m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
250.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 41m from Bristol
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 141.7 miles from Bristol and 142.2 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.73 one way or $89.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 250.74 mi (403.53 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mayfield

Situated in Westmoreland County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, this small community lies within the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau region.

Population0
Coordinates40.1361800, -79.5978200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Mayfield (-79.59782, 40.13618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.02 gal
37.92 L · about $44.73
Round trip
$89.46
20.04 gal · 75.84 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 178.1 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $44.73 $89.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $49.35 $98.70
Premium $5.31 $53.16 $106.31
Diesel $6.55 $65.63 $131.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Mayfield. The current time is 14:44:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.