How far is Bristol, PA from Murrysville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Murrysville, PA is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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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
308.8 mi
05h 46m
Flight
256.45 mi
412.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.45 mi
Kilometers
412.72 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.8 mi
Kilometers
496.96 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murrysville
Sun, May 31, 11:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-31T06:08
Arrive Murrysville
Sun, May 31, 11:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
154.2 mi
02h 53m
To Murrysville
154.7 mi
02h 53m

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
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    300.7 mi · 5 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville

    986 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road

    573 ft · 22 sec · Vincent Hall Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old William Penn Highway

    21 m · 2 sec · Old William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old William Penn Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
303 mi · 98%
William Penn Highway
3.24 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
I 376 West
0.6 mi
I 95 South
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

301 mi · 05h 28m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 53m from Bristol
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Murrysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Bristol and 154.7 miles from Murrysville.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Murrysville. Straight-line distance: 256.45 mi (412.72 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Murrysville

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,134
Coordinates40.4284000, -79.6975500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Murrysville (-79.69755, 40.4284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.13 $100.26
Premium $4.95 $54.00 $108.00
Diesel $5.98 $65.18 $130.36

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 Murrysville. The current time is 06:08:35.

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.