How far is Economy, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Economy, PA to Bristol, PA is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285 miles (458.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
347.39 mi
05h 22m
Flight
284.97 mi
458.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.97 mi
Kilometers
458.61 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.39 mi
Kilometers
559.07 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Return by in Economy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Economy
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Economy
9:00 PM EDT
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Economy
173.7 mi
02h 41m
To Bristol
173.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lenz Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · Lenz Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    108 m · 21 sec · 17th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Duss Avenue

    1130 ft · 27 sec · Duss Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    1219 ft · 58 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    1983 ft · 57 sec · Merchant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    329.9 mi · 6 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Economy 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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 95%
Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi · 1%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Crows Run Road
1.45 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

330 mi · 06h 00m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
285 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 41m from Economy
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Economy and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.4 miles (559.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Economy and 173.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 285 miles (458.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.09 one way or $100.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Economy and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 284.97 mi (458.61 km).

Economy

#1 Economy

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population9,022
Coordinates40.6000700, -80.2247800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.22478, 40.60015)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.26 gal
46.4 L · about $50.09
Round trip
$100.19
24.52 gal · 92.8 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 217.9 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.09 $100.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.38 $112.77
Premium $4.95 $60.74 $121.47
Diesel $5.98 $73.31 $146.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Economy and Bristol. The current time is 06:29:17.

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.