How far is Gallitzin, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Gallitzin, PA to Bristol, PA is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.23 mi
04h 00m
Flight
196.75 mi
316.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.75 mi
Kilometers
316.64 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.23 mi
Kilometers
407.53 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in Gallitzin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallitzin
2026-04-19T12:25
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallitzin
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Gallitzin
126.5 mi
02h 00m
To Bristol
126.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NW
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 Gallitzin and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    133 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    145 m · 23 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    1519 ft · 31 sec · Forest Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tunnelhill Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tunnelhill Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    2449 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

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

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallitzin 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 84%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
6.6 mi · 3%
Tunnelhill Street
1.27 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
196.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 00m from Gallitzin
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gallitzin 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 Gallitzin to Bristol?

The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Gallitzin and 126.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gallitzin and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallitzin and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 196.75 mi (316.64 km).

Gallitzin

#1 Gallitzin

City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,514
Coordinates40.4822900, -78.5516800
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-78.551748, 40.482303)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.82 L · about $36.49
Round trip
$72.98
17.86 gal · 67.64 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.49 $72.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.07 $82.14
Premium $4.95 $44.24 $88.48
Diesel $5.98 $53.40 $106.80

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 Gallitzin and Bristol. The current time is 12:25:53.

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.