How far is Bristol, PA from West Homestead, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to West Homestead, PA is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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
312.05 mi
06h 01m
Flight
267.59 mi
430.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.59 mi
Kilometers
430.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.05 mi
Kilometers
502.19 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive West Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
155.8 mi
03h 00m
To West Homestead
156.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and West Homestead.

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road

    2428 ft · 46 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mifflin Road

    2444 ft · 1 min · Mifflin Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Interboro Avenue

    2850 ft · 1 min · Interboro Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Run Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Run Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Laurel Hill Drive

    155 m · 29 sec · Laurel Hill Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

    1181 ft · 54 sec · Pinewood Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1349 ft · 59 sec · Edgewood Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
292 mi · 93%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
1.17 mi
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.13 mi
Lysle Boulevard
1.12 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

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
03h 00m from Bristol
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to West Homestead?

The road trip is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Bristol and 156.3 miles from West Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 $44.99 one way or $89.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Homestead.

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 West Homestead. Straight-line distance: 267.59 mi (430.64 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
West Homestead

#2 West Homestead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,854
Coordinates40.3939600, -79.9119900
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: West Homestead (-79.91199, 40.39396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.68 L · about $44.99
Round trip
$89.97
22.02 gal · 83.36 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.99 $89.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.63 $101.27
Premium $4.95 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.98 $65.84 $131.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and West Homestead. The current time is 01:51:22.

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.