How far is Chevy Chase Heights, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Chevy Chase Heights, PA to Bristol, PA is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.16 mi
04h 47m
Flight
228.95 mi
368.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.95 mi
Kilometers
368.46 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.16 mi
Kilometers
470.18 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Chevy Chase Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chevy Chase Heights
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chevy Chase Heights
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Chevy Chase Heights
145.9 mi
02h 23m
To Bristol
146.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chevy Chase Heights and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chevy Chase Heights and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    1264 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Marion Road

    18 m · 7 sec · Marion Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Route 119 Highway North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Route 119 Highway North

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    2319 ft · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Philadelphia Street

    1419 ft · 33 sec · Philadelphia Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.5 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chevy Chase Heights and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 73%
South 6th Street
27.8 mi · 10%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.2 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 23m from Chevy Chase Heights
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chevy Chase Heights and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chevy Chase Heights to Bristol?

The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Chevy Chase Heights and 146.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.2 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chevy Chase Heights and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chevy Chase Heights and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 228.95 mi (368.46 km).

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#1 Chevy Chase Heights

Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates40.6367300, -79.1442000
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Avenue (-79.144326, 40.636946)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.02 L · about $42.13
Round trip
$84.25
20.62 gal · 78.04 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.13 $84.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.42 $94.83
Premium $4.95 $51.08 $102.15
Diesel $5.98 $61.65 $123.31

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 Chevy Chase Heights and Bristol. The current time is 01:09:35.

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.