How far is Bristol, PA from Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Spring, PA is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 12m 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
407.2 mi
07h 36m
Flight
308.72 mi
496.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.72 mi
Kilometers
496.84 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.2 mi
Kilometers
655.33 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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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 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 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
8:48 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bristol
203.4 mi
03h 48m
To Spring
203.8 mi
03h 48m

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
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    36.7 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto PA-198

    1.8 mi · 3 min · PA-198

  22. 22

    Turn right onto PA-98

    4.9 mi · 9 min · PA-98

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Springboro Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Springboro Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    15 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 63%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 18%
I 79 North
37.4 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 6%
PA-98
4.91 mi · 1%
Springboro Road
4.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

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
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.5 mi
308.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 48m from Bristol
Leave By
8:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.2 miles (655.3 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.4 miles from Bristol and 203.8 miles from Spring.

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

The direct path is about 308.7 miles (496.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 $58.72 one way or $117.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Spring. Straight-line distance: 308.72 mi (496.84 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Spring

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,612
Coordinates41.7967200, -80.3264500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Spring (-80.32645, 41.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 655 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.37 gal
54.39 L · about $58.72
Round trip
$117.43
28.74 gal · 108.78 L
Estimated CO2
127.7 kg one way
Round trip: 255.4 kg / 563 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $58.72 $117.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.09 $132.18
Premium $4.95 $71.19 $142.38
Diesel $5.98 $85.93 $171.87

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 Spring. The current time is 03:10:35.

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.