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

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to West Leechburg, PA is about 318 miles (511.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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
317.97 mi
06h 04m
Flight
253.2 mi
407.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.2 mi
Kilometers
407.48 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.97 mi
Kilometers
511.72 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Leechburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Mon, Apr 20, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T13:50
Arrive West Leechburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 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
11:52 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bristol
158.8 mi
03h 02m
To West Leechburg
159.2 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 66

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Belle Vue Road

    63 m · 4 sec · La Belle Vue Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto La Belle Vue Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · La Belle Vue Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Towne Center Drive

    142 m · 11 sec · Towne Center Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leechburg Hill Road

    1872 ft · 46 sec · South Leechburg Hill Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto South Gosser Hill Road

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Gosser Hill Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Gosser Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 89%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
23.1 mi · 7%
State Route 66
1.54 mi
US 119
0.84 mi
La Belle Vue Road
0.75 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 02m from Bristol
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near West Leechburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318 miles (511.7 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Bristol and 159.2 miles from West Leechburg.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 $45.84 one way or $91.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Partly Sunny near West Leechburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and West Leechburg. Straight-line distance: 253.2 mi (407.48 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 West Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,211
Coordinates40.6222900, -79.6128200
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: West Leechburg (-79.61282, 40.62229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.47 L · about $45.84
Round trip
$91.69
22.44 gal · 84.94 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.84 $91.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.60 $103.20
Premium $4.95 $55.58 $111.17
Diesel $5.98 $67.10 $134.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and West Leechburg. The current time is 13:50:29.

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.