How far is Leechburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Leechburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
310.39 mi
04h 56m
Flight
260.27 mi
418.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.27 mi
Kilometers
418.87 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.39 mi
Kilometers
499.53 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Leechburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leechburg
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leechburg
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Leechburg
155 mi
02h 28m
To Bristol
155.3 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Texas Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Leechburg Road

    116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Mosside Boulevard

    2225 ft · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    301.7 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leechburg 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
302 mi · 97%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
New Texas Road
0.92 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

302 mi · 05h 30m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
260.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 28m from Leechburg
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Leechburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Leechburg and 155.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leechburg and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leechburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 260.27 mi (418.87 km).

Leechburg

#1 Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,969
Coordinates40.5045100, -79.7633800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: New Texas Road (-79.763229, 40.504669)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.46 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.48
21.9 gal · 82.92 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.74 $89.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.36 $100.72
Premium $4.95 $54.25 $108.49
Diesel $5.98 $65.48 $130.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leechburg and Bristol. The current time is 23:07:59.

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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.