How far is Bristol, PA from Rankin, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Rankin, PA is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.9 miles (428 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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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 05h 55m.
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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 Rankin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Rankin.
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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
289.8 mi · 5 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Greensburg Avenue
1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Navy-Marine Corps Way
1386 ft · 34 sec · Navy-Marine Corps Way
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Turn right onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tri-Boro Expressway
2515 ft · 55 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Continue on Braddock Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Braddock Avenue
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Continue on Kenmawr Avenue
1223 ft · 33 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard
9 m · 2 sec · Rankin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
533 ft · 28 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
843 ft · 37 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Rankin.
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
290 mi · 05h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Rankin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Rankin?
The road trip is about 308.6 miles (496.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Bristol and 154.6 miles from Rankin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.9 miles (428 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Rankin.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Rankin. Straight-line distance: 265.93 mi (427.97 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 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rankin (-79.87922, 40.41257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.50 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.08 | $100.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.95 | $107.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.12 | $130.24 |
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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