How far is Bristol, PA from McDonald, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to McDonald, PA is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m 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 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and McDonald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and McDonald.
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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 right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18.8 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie
1222 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Jane Street
135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Noblestown Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Noblestown Road
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Turn left onto Nike Site Road
2082 ft · 45 sec · Nike Site Road
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Turn right onto Gregg Station Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gregg Station Road
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Turn left onto Noblestown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1341 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on East Lincoln Avenue
1802 ft · 59 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Fannie Street
146 m · 22 sec · Fannie Street
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Turn left onto Sarah Street
139 m · 20 sec · Sarah Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sarah Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and McDonald.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
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301 mi · 05h 28m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McDonald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to McDonald?
The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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 167.4 miles from Bristol and 168 miles from McDonald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.5 miles (457.8 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 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 $48.34 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McDonald.
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 McDonald. Straight-line distance: 284.49 mi (457.85 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 McDonald
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 40.3709000, -80.2347800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: McDonald (-80.23478, 40.3709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $48.34 | $96.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.41 | $108.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.74 | $141.49 |
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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