How far is Bristol, PA from Smethport, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Smethport, PA is about 305 miles (490.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.06 mi
06h 38m
Flight
221.59 mi
356.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.59 mi
Kilometers
356.62 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.06 mi
Kilometers
490.95 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Smethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
10:44 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
152.4 mi
03h 19m
To Smethport
152.7 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  22. 22

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    27.3 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Route 414

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 414

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 414

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  32. 32

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1727 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  36. 36

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Water Street

    633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  47. 47

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road

  50. 50

    Continue on East Street

    1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street

  51. 51

    Continue on East Main Street

    2710 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    686 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    39 m · 6 sec · West Green Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street

Car Route Details

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

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
54 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 24%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 22%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
51.3 mi · 17%
US 15 North
27.7 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
03h 19m from Bristol
Leave By
10:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Smethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.9 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Bristol and 152.7 miles from Smethport.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 $44.01 one way or $88.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Smethport.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Smethport. Straight-line distance: 221.59 mi (356.62 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Smethport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,518
Coordinates41.8111700, -78.4447400
Altitude475
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Smethport (-78.44474, 41.81117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.77 gal
40.75 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.01
21.54 gal · 81.5 L
Estimated CO2
95.7 kg one way
Round trip: 191.4 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.01 $88.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.53 $99.06
Premium $4.95 $53.35 $106.71
Diesel $5.98 $64.40 $128.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Smethport. The current time is 05:42:23.

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.