How far is Bristol, PA from Meadville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Meadville, PA is about 391.5 miles (630 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
391.46 mi
07h 15m
Flight
296.59 mi
477.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.59 mi
Kilometers
477.31 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
391.46 mi
Kilometers
630 km
Drive Time
07h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadville
Sun, May 31, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-30T23:07
Arrive Meadville
Sun, May 31, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
195.5 mi
03h 37m
To Meadville
196 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville

    1447 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road

    1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 66%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 19%
I 79 North
30.3 mi · 8%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 6%
Smock Highway
1.01 mi
Park Avenue
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.9 mi
296.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
03h 37m from Bristol
Leave By
9:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Meadville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 391.5 miles (630 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Bristol and 196 miles from Meadville.

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

The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.9 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 $56.43 one way or $112.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Meadville.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 296.59 mi (477.31 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 630 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.81 gal
52.29 L · about $56.43
Round trip
$112.86
27.62 gal · 104.58 L
Estimated CO2
122.7 kg one way
Round trip: 245.5 kg / 541 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $56.43 $112.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $63.51 $127.02
Premium $4.95 $68.41 $136.83
Diesel $5.98 $82.58 $165.17

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Meadville. The current time is 23:07:10.

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.