How far is Loyalhanna, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Loyalhanna, PA to Bristol, PA is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loyalhanna and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loyalhanna and Bristol.
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Start on North Main Street
61 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road
2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road
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Continue on State Route 1020
116 m · 9 sec · State Route 1020
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
17.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Pitt Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
25.2 mi · 39 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Business 220
1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loyalhanna and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Loyalhanna 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 Loyalhanna to Bristol?
The road trip is about 274.9 miles (442.4 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from Loyalhanna and 139.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Loyalhanna and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loyalhanna and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 238.46 mi (383.76 km).
#1 Loyalhanna
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,232 |
| Coordinates | 40.3225700, -79.3622600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $39.63 | $79.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.61 | $89.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.05 | $96.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.01 | $116.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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