How far is Elizabeth, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, PA to Bristol, PA is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Bristol.
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Start on Center Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1441 ft · 33 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
67 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp straight
127 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 05h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Bristol?
The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 152.9 miles from Elizabeth and 155.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 266.15 mi (428.32 km).
#1 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.04 | $100.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.90 | $107.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.06 | $130.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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