How far is Bristol, PA from South Connellsville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to South Connellsville, PA is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
290.03 mi
05h 34m
Flight
250.46 mi
403.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.46 mi
Kilometers
403.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.03 mi
Kilometers
466.76 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive South Connellsville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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

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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Bristol
144.8 mi
02h 47m
To South Connellsville
145.3 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and South Connellsville.

  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

    266.8 mi · 4 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  13. 13

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  14. 14

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto West Allegheny Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Allegheny Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
269 mi · 93%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
2.76 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh Street
2 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 52m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
250.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 47m from Bristol
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near South Connellsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to South Connellsville?

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Bristol and 145.3 miles from South Connellsville.

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

The direct path is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and South Connellsville. Straight-line distance: 250.46 mi (403.08 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
South Connellsville

#2 South Connellsville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,896
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.5858700
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: South Connellsville (-79.58587, 39.99674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.74 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.48 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 South Connellsville. The current time is 23:02:41.

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.