How far is Grove City, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Grove City, PA to Bristol, PA is about 345 miles (555.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
344.97 mi
05h 45m
Flight
284.1 mi
457.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.1 mi
Kilometers
457.22 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.97 mi
Kilometers
555.17 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Grove City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove City
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove City
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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Grove City
178.8 mi
02h 52m
To Bristol
166.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove City and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    2 m · 4 sec · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    137 m · 23 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sandy Lake Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Sandy Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2746 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    252 mi · 4 hr 33 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove City 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
252 mi · 73%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 22%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 7%
South Broad Street
2.97 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
PA 940
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

252 mi · 04h 33m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
284.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
02h 52m from Grove City
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grove City and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove City to Bristol?

The road trip is about 345 miles (555.2 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Grove City and 166.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.73 one way or $99.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grove City and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove City and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 284.1 mi (457.22 km).

Grove City

#1 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-80.088654, 41.157845)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.17 gal
46.08 L · about $49.73
Round trip
$99.45
24.34 gal · 92.16 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.3 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.73 $99.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.97 $111.94
Premium $4.95 $60.29 $120.58
Diesel $5.98 $72.78 $145.55

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 Grove City and Bristol. The current time is 22:13:09.

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.