How far is Ebensburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Ebensburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
262.29 mi
04h 11m
Flight
205.81 mi
331.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.81 mi
Kilometers
331.22 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.29 mi
Kilometers
422.11 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Ebensburg
Sun, May 31, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ebensburg
2026-05-30T22:21
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ebensburg
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Ebensburg
131 mi
02h 05m
To Bristol
131.3 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

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

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    87 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 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 · 39 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 Ebensburg 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 81%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Rowena Drive
0.58 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 05m from Ebensburg
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Ebensburg 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 Ebensburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Ebensburg and 131.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Ebensburg and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ebensburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 205.81 mi (331.22 km).

Ebensburg

#1 Ebensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates40.4850700, -78.7247400
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-78.724738, 40.485181)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.04 L · about $37.84
Round trip
$75.67
18.52 gal · 70.08 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.84 $75.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.59 $85.17
Premium $4.95 $45.87 $91.75
Diesel $5.98 $55.37 $110.75

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ebensburg and Bristol. The current time is 22:21:27.

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.