How far is Centerville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.9 miles (436 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
313.55 mi
04h 59m
Flight
270.89 mi
435.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.89 mi
Kilometers
435.96 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.55 mi
Kilometers
504.61 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 PM EST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 5:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T07:15
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 12:14 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Centerville
157.1 mi
02h 29m
To Bristol
156.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Drive

    18 m · 7 sec · Scenic Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1977 ft · 40 sec · Old National Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto National Pike West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · National Pike West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 90%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
5.25 mi · 2%
National Pike West
2.85 mi · 1%
I 70 East
1.03 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 10m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
270.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 29m from Centerville
Leave By
7:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Centerville and 156.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 270.9 miles (436 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.69 one way or $97.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Centerville and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

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 Centerville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 270.89 mi (435.96 km).

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#1 Centerville

Situated within Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an approximate elevation of 1,178 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0453500, -79.9756100
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Scenic Drive (-79.975729, 40.045365)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.88 L · about $48.69
Round trip
$97.37
22.12 gal · 83.76 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $48.69 $97.37
Mid-grade $4.82 $53.34 $106.68
Premium $5.27 $58.33 $116.66
Diesel $6.58 $72.80 $145.59

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Bristol. The current time is 07:15:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.