How far is Bristol, PA from Sparta, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Sparta, PA is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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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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 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Sparta.
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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
282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136
683 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
157 m · 11 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Beau Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Beau Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1154 ft · 36 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maiden Street
2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Prosperity Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 26 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto McCormick Lane
25 m · 5 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
86 m · 13 sec · McCormick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCormick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Sparta.
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
282 mi · 05h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Sparta?
The road trip is about 339.3 miles (546.1 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.4 miles from Bristol and 169.9 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $48.91 one way or $97.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 289.07 mi (465.22 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 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-80.31868, 40.02868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 546 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.05 | $110.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.30 | $118.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.58 | $143.16 |
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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