How far is Bristol, PA from Meyersdale, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Meyersdale, PA is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
267.48 mi
05h 03m
Flight
221.87 mi
357.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.87 mi
Kilometers
357.07 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.48 mi
Kilometers
430.47 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meyersdale
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-31T09:01
Arrive Meyersdale
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
133.5 mi
02h 31m
To Meyersdale
134 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    247 mi · 4 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 35 sec · Ramada Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1804 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Berlin Plank Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 South

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett

    1630 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Grant Street

    2651 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    32 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Meyers Avenue

    95 m · 14 sec · Meyers Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meyers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
249 mi · 93%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.55 mi · 4%
Berlin Plank Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Mason Dixon Highway
1.92 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

247 mi · 04h 31m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
221.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 31m from Bristol
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Meyersdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Bristol and 134 miles from Meyersdale.

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

The direct path is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.57 one way or $77.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Meyersdale.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Meyersdale. Straight-line distance: 221.87 mi (357.07 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Meyersdale

Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,087
Coordinates39.8136900, -79.0247500
Altitude605
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Meyersdale (-79.02475, 39.81369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.73 L · about $38.57
Round trip
$77.14
18.88 gal · 71.46 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.57 $77.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.41 $86.83
Premium $4.95 $46.77 $93.53
Diesel $5.98 $56.45 $112.90

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 Meyersdale. The current time is 09:01:33.

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.