How far is Bristol, PA from Oakland, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Oakland, PA is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 50m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Oakland.
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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
344.4 mi · 6 hr 15 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls
1454 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard
12.2 mi · 19 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Liberty Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Liberty Street
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Continue on Elmwood Street
616 ft · 13 sec · Elmwood Street
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Continue on Atlantic Avenue
1122 ft · 32 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunny Avenue
1.1 km · 3 min · Sunny Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Matilda Avenue
16 m · 5 sec · Matilda Avenue
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Turn right onto Fowler Lane
11 m · 2 sec · Fowler Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fowler Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Oakland.
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
344 mi · 06h 15m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Oakland?
The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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 181.4 miles from Bristol and 181.9 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 $57.23 one way or $114.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakland.
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.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 296.08 mi (476.5 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 Oakland
Situated in western Pennsylvania within the rolling terrain of the Allegheny Plateau, this census-designated place is located in Lawrence County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9897800, -80.3695100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-80.36951, 40.98978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $4.46 | $57.23 | $114.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $63.14 | $126.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $68.01 | $136.02 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $83.97 | $167.94 |
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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