How far is Freeport, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Freeport, PA to Bristol, PA is about 327.5 miles (527 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
327.44 mi
05h 09m
Flight
257.37 mi
414.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.37 mi
Kilometers
414.2 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.44 mi
Kilometers
526.96 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, May 1, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Fri, May 1, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-30T22:30
Arrive Bristol
Fri, May 1, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Freeport
163.5 mi
02h 34m
To Bristol
163.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    59 m · 8 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    100 m · 7 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    1894 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    562 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bakerstown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bakerstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    310.7 mi · 5 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
311 mi · 95%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
9.37 mi · 3%
Freeport Road
1.24 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Bakerstown Road
0.72 mi
Russellton Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

311 mi · 05h 39m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
257.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 34m from Freeport
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Freeport and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.5 miles (527 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Freeport and 163.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.19 one way or $94.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Freeport and Partly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 257.37 mi (414.2 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.6739500, -79.6847700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-79.684763, 40.67393)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.74 L · about $47.19
Round trip
$94.39
23.1 gal · 87.48 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.19 $94.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.12 $106.24
Premium $4.95 $57.22 $114.44
Diesel $5.98 $69.07 $138.14

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Freeport and Bristol. The current time is 22:30:42.

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.