How far is Ellwood City, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Ellwood City, PA to Bristol, PA is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellwood City and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellwood City and Bristol.
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Start on Keystone Way
11 m · 5 sec · Keystone Way
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 54 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
819 ft · 23 sec · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 76
828 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
345.4 mi · 6 hr 16 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 Ellwood City 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
345 mi · 06h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ellwood City and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellwood City to Bristol?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 176.4 miles from Ellwood City and 177 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.4 miles (467.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.95 one way or $101.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ellwood City and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellwood City and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 290.36 mi (467.29 km).
#1 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $50.95 | $101.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $57.35 | $114.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $61.78 | $123.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $74.57 | $149.14 |
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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