How far is Gastonville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Gastonville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
320.29 mi
05h 03m
Flight
271.73 mi
437.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.73 mi
Kilometers
437.31 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.29 mi
Kilometers
515.45 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonville
2026-04-30T05:37
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 30, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonville
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 Gastonville
156.5 mi
02h 31m
To Bristol
163.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Gastonville and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Avenue

    1002 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonville 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 88%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.59 mi · 1%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 31m from Gastonville
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gastonville 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 Gastonville to Bristol?

The road trip is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 156.5 miles from Gastonville and 163.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.17 one way or $92.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gastonville 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 Gastonville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 271.73 mi (437.31 km).

Gastonville

#1 Gastonville

Census designated place

Population2,818
Coordinates40.2572900, -79.9958800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadow Avenue (-79.995613, 40.257365)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.3 gal
42.78 L · about $46.17
Round trip
$92.34
22.6 gal · 85.56 L
Estimated CO2
100.4 kg one way
Round trip: 200.8 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.17 $92.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.97 $103.94
Premium $4.95 $55.98 $111.96
Diesel $5.98 $67.57 $135.15

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonville and Bristol. The current time is 05:37:22.

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.