How far is Bristol, PA from New Castle, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Castle, PA is about 367.5 miles (591.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Castle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Castle.
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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
347.5 mi · 6 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Poland
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
155 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Falls Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Falls Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
546 ft · 26 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Castle.
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
348 mi · 06h 18m
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 Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Castle?
The road trip is about 367.5 miles (591.5 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.5 miles from Bristol and 184.1 miles from New Castle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 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 $53.00 one way or $105.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near New Castle.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Castle. Straight-line distance: 295.1 mi (474.92 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 New Castle
City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0036700, -80.3470100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Castle (-80.34701, 41.00367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $53.00 | $105.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.65 | $119.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.25 | $128.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $77.56 | $155.12 |
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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