How far is Bristol, PA from New Kensington, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to New Kensington, PA is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and New Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and New Kensington.
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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
309.6 mi · 5 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cheswick, Springdale
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Freeport Road
1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Freeport Road
845 ft · 21 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn straight onto New Kensington Bridge
1646 ft · 30 sec · New Kensington Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1486 ft · 43 sec · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn right
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Locust Street
85 m · 8 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and New Kensington.
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
310 mi · 05h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near New Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to New Kensington?
The road trip is about 319.6 miles (514.3 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Bristol and 160.1 miles from New Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 $46.09 one way or $92.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bristol and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near New Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and New Kensington. Straight-line distance: 260.74 mi (419.62 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 Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 12,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.5697900, -79.7647700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Kensington (-79.76477, 40.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $46.09 | $92.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.88 | $103.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.45 | $134.91 |
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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