How far is Leetsdale, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Leetsdale, PA to Bristol, PA is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.67 mi
05h 26m
Flight
283.89 mi
456.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.89 mi
Kilometers
456.88 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.67 mi
Kilometers
538.6 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Leetsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leetsdale
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leetsdale
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Leetsdale
167.1 mi
02h 43m
To Bristol
167.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    2859 ft · 2 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street

    98 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    36 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    14.2 mi · 26 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

    100 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    1357 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2526 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    301.7 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leetsdale 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
302 mi · 90%
Ohio River Boulevard
14.2 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
1st Street
0.54 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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
283.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 43m from Leetsdale
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leetsdale and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Leetsdale and 167.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 283.9 miles (456.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.26 one way or $96.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leetsdale and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leetsdale and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 283.89 mi (456.88 km).

Leetsdale

#1 Leetsdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,149
Coordinates40.5631200, -80.2083900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-80.208663, 40.562961)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.81 gal
44.7 L · about $48.26
Round trip
$96.51
23.62 gal · 89.4 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 209.9 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.26 $96.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.31 $108.63
Premium $4.95 $58.51 $117.01
Diesel $5.98 $70.62 $141.25

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 Leetsdale and Bristol. The current time is 00:25:33.

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.