How far is Bristol, PA from Patton, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Patton, PA is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
268.48 mi
05h 07m
Flight
203.31 mi
327.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.31 mi
Kilometers
327.2 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.48 mi
Kilometers
432.08 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T06:21
Arrive Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
134 mi
02h 33m
To Patton
134.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.9 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Plank Road

    2284 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Plank Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Logan Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Logan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Beale Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Beale Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Union Avenue

    1677 ft · 30 sec · Union Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 79%
I 99 North
30.2 mi · 11%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 6%
18th Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Logan Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
West Plank Road
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
02h 33m from Bristol
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Bristol and 134.5 miles from Patton.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Patton. Straight-line distance: 203.31 mi (327.2 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.86 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.39
18.94 gal · 71.72 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.69 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.55 $87.11
Premium $4.95 $46.91 $93.83
Diesel $5.98 $56.63 $113.26

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Patton. The current time is 06:21:49.

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.