How far is Clearfield, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Clearfield, PA to Bristol, PA is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
247.37 mi
04h 03m
Flight
198.86 mi
320.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.86 mi
Kilometers
320.04 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.37 mi
Kilometers
398.11 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Clearfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearfield
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearfield
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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Clearfield
130.9 mi
02h 01m
To Bristol
116.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    27 m · 8 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nichols Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Nichols Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Bigler Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1385 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
156 mi · 63%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 30%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 10%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.7 mi · 1%
Bigler Avenue
1.63 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

156 mi · 02h 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
02h 01m from Clearfield
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Clearfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.4 miles (398.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Clearfield and 116.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clearfield and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

44 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 198.86 mi (320.04 km).

Clearfield

#1 Clearfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,784
Coordinates41.0272800, -78.4391900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-78.439178, 41.027274)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.04 L · about $35.67
Round trip
$71.34
17.46 gal · 66.08 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.67 $71.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.95 $43.25 $86.50
Diesel $5.98 $52.21 $104.41

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 Clearfield and Bristol. The current time is 21:27:46.

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.