How far is Jeannette, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Jeannette, PA to Bristol, PA is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
296.63 mi
04h 44m
Flight
251.79 mi
405.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.79 mi
Kilometers
405.22 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.63 mi
Kilometers
477.38 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Jeannette
Wed, May 13, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeannette
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeannette
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Jeannette
147.5 mi
02h 22m
To Bristol
149.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gaskill Avenue

    63 m · 4 sec · Gaskill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street

    934 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cuyler Avenue

    567 ft · 30 sec · Cuyler Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers Avenue

    2962 ft · 1 min · Chambers Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Agnew Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Agnew Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1432 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward PA Tpke 66 South Toll: New Stanton

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeannette 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 95%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5.59 mi · 2%
Agnew Road
1.23 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
I 70 East
0.8 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 22m from Jeannette
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Jeannette and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Jeannette and 149.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Jeannette and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeannette and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 251.79 mi (405.22 km).

Jeannette

#1 Jeannette

City in Pennsylvania

Population9,000
Coordinates40.3281200, -79.6153200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaskill Avenue (-79.615029, 40.328248)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.62 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.56
20.94 gal · 79.24 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.78 $85.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.15 $96.30
Premium $4.95 $51.87 $103.74
Diesel $5.98 $62.61 $125.22

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeannette and Bristol. The current time is 20:59:51.

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.