How far is Bristol, PA from Taylor, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Taylor, PA is about 304.5 miles (490.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.51 mi
05h 47m
Flight
261 mi
420.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261 mi
Kilometers
420.04 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.51 mi
Kilometers
490.06 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Tue, Jun 2, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Tue, Jun 2, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-06-02T02:13
Arrive Taylor
Tue, Jun 2, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
152 mi
02h 53m
To Taylor
152.5 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    289.8 mi · 5 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    6.8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mosside Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Wall Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wall Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dalzell Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Dalzell Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marie Street

    635 ft · 29 sec · Marie Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bellvue Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Bellvue Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    541 ft · 24 sec · Grandview Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Argyle Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Argyle Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Argyle Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
292 mi · 96%
Lincoln Highway
6.75 mi · 2%
Mosside Boulevard
1.91 mi · 1%
Wall Avenue
0.81 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

290 mi · 05h 17m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 53m from Bristol
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Bristol and 152.5 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.88 one way or $87.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 261 mi (420.04 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 Taylor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,879
Coordinates40.3889600, -79.7869900
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Taylor (-79.78699, 40.38896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $43.88
Round trip
$87.77
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.88 $87.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.39 $98.79
Premium $4.95 $53.21 $106.41
Diesel $5.98 $64.23 $128.45

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Taylor. The current time is 02:13:44.

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.