How far is Bristol, PA from Saint Clair, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Saint Clair, PA is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
319.19 mi
06h 03m
Flight
270.79 mi
435.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.79 mi
Kilometers
435.79 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.19 mi
Kilometers
513.69 km
Drive Time
06h 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 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
159.3 mi
03h 01m
To Saint Clair
159.9 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Saint Clair.

  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

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2111 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sidney Street

    943 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Josephine Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 22 sec · Barry Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Mission Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sterling Street

    846 ft · 37 sec · Sterling Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Wellington Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Wellington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Eleanor Street

    1340 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Charcot Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Charcot Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Clover Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Clover Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
303 mi · 95%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 4%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
I 95 South
0.43 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

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.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
270.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 01m from Bristol
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Saint Clair?

The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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 159.3 miles from Bristol and 159.9 miles from Saint Clair.

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

The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.

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 Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 270.79 mi (435.79 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Clair

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,823
Coordinates40.4164600, -79.9714400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Saint Clair (-79.97144, 40.41646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
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 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.64 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
22.52 gal · 85.28 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.78 $103.57
Premium $4.95 $55.78 $111.56
Diesel $5.98 $67.33 $134.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Saint Clair. The current time is 00:31:31.

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.