How far is East McKeesport, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from East McKeesport, PA to Bristol, PA is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
302.58 mi
04h 46m
Flight
262 mi
421.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262 mi
Kilometers
421.65 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.58 mi
Kilometers
486.95 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in East McKeesport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East McKeesport
2026-04-18T00:10
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
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 East McKeesport
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From East McKeesport
151.1 mi
02h 23m
To Bristol
151.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East McKeesport and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1215 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Avenue

    119 m · 10 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East McKeesport 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 96%
Lincoln Highway
8.45 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
PATP
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

291 mi · 05h 18m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 23m from East McKeesport
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport to Bristol?

The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from East McKeesport and 151.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 262 miles (421.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 East McKeesport and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 262 mi (421.65 km).

East McKeesport

#1 East McKeesport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,027
Coordinates40.3831200, -79.8064400
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-79.806453, 40.383148)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.28
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.64 $87.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.12 $98.23
Premium $4.95 $52.91 $105.82
Diesel $5.98 $63.87 $127.73

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 East McKeesport and Bristol. The current time is 00:10:47.

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.