How far is Hollidaysburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Hollidaysburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 245 miles (394.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
245.03 mi
03h 45m
Flight
187.83 mi
302.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.03 mi
Kilometers
394.34 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollidaysburg
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollidaysburg
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
Shiremanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hollidaysburg
122.4 mi
01h 52m
To Bristol
122.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 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 Hollidaysburg and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Juniata Street

    126 m · 20 sec · South Juniata Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Union Street

    121 m · 22 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Blair Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    112 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Charger Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Charger Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodbury Pike

    1044 ft · 20 sec · Woodbury Pike

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    797 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 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 Hollidaysburg 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 87%
Woodbury Pike
23.4 mi · 10%
Charger Highway
5.08 mi · 2%
US 13
0.95 mi
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiremanstown
01h 52m from Hollidaysburg
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hollidaysburg 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 Hollidaysburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 245 miles (394.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Hollidaysburg and 122.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Hollidaysburg and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

8 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

30 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollidaysburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 187.83 mi (302.29 km).

Hollidaysburg

#1 Hollidaysburg

Borough of Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,632
Coordinates40.4272900, -78.3889000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Juniata Street (-78.388912, 40.427322)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.73 L · about $35.34
Round trip
$70.69
17.3 gal · 65.46 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.34 $70.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.78 $79.56
Premium $4.95 $42.85 $85.70
Diesel $5.98 $51.73 $103.45

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 Hollidaysburg and Bristol. The current time is 02:05:33.

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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.