How far is Mayfield, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Mayfield, PA to Bristol, PA is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
282.92 mi
04h 35m
Flight
250.74 mi
403.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.74 mi
Kilometers
403.53 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.92 mi
Kilometers
455.32 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Thu, Oct 15, 10:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Mayfield
141.2 mi
02h 17m
To Bristol
141.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 981

    1.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 981

  2. 2

    Continue on Morewood Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 31

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 95%
State Route 31
5.89 mi · 2%
West Main Street
3.79 mi · 1%
Morewood Street
1.48 mi · 1%
State Route 981
1.43 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
250.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 17m from Mayfield
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mayfield and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Mayfield and 141.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 250.7 miles (403.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.55 one way or $89.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mayfield and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 250.74 mi (403.53 km).

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#1 Mayfield

Situated in Westmoreland County, in southwestern Pennsylvania, this small community lies within the rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau region.

Population0
Coordinates40.1361800, -79.5978200
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 981 (-79.597809, 40.13633)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.79 L · about $44.55
Round trip
$89.10
19.96 gal · 75.58 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $44.55 $89.10
Mid-grade $4.93 $49.15 $98.30
Premium $5.31 $52.94 $105.89
Diesel $6.55 $65.37 $130.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and Bristol. The current time is 12:59:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.