How far is Bristol, PA from Penn Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
314.84 mi
05h 03m
Flight
264.23 mi
425.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.23 mi
Kilometers
425.23 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.84 mi
Kilometers
506.69 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Fri, Jul 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Jul 17, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-07-17T07:43
Arrive Penn Hills
Fri, Jul 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
157.3 mi
02h 31m
To Penn Hills
157.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
88°F
Friday

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Penn Hills.

  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 left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill

    2211 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
303 mi · 96%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.63 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.23 mi
Coal Hollow Road
1.05 mi
I 376 West
0.66 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
264.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Bristol
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Smoke leaving Bristol and Smoke near Penn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Bristol and 157.5 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Smoke around Bristol and Smoke near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 264.23 mi (425.23 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.06 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.79
22.22 gal · 84.12 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.40 $90.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.09 $102.19
Premium $4.95 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.98 $66.44 $132.88

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Penn Hills. The current time is 07:43:26.

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.