How far is Bristol, PA from Meadowood, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Meadowood, PA is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Meadowood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Meadowood.
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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
4.3 mi · 8 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn right onto Vogel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Vogel Road
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Continue on Vogel Road
1323 ft · 36 sec · Vogel Road
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Turn left onto Old Plank Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Old Plank Road
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Turn right onto West McQuiston Road
1527 ft · 42 sec · West McQuiston Road
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Continue on East Mc Quistion Road
957 ft · 28 sec · East Mc Quistion Road
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Turn right onto White Oak Drive
38 m · 6 sec · White Oak Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on White Oak Drive
690 ft · 31 sec · White Oak Drive
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Turn right onto Thornwood Road
149 m · 28 sec · Thornwood Road
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Turn left onto Oakridge Drive
658 ft · 29 sec · Oakridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Meadowood.
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 Meadowood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Meadowood?
The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Bristol and 170.6 miles from Meadowood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 $49.11 one way or $98.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Meadowood.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Meadowood. Straight-line distance: 269.89 mi (434.34 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 Meadowood
Census designated place
| Population | 2,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.8420100, -79.8939400 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadowood (-79.89394, 40.84201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 548 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $49.11 | $98.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.28 | $110.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.55 | $119.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.88 | $143.76 |
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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