How far is McDonald, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from McDonald, PA to Bristol, PA is about 335.5 miles (540 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Bristol.
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Start on Sarah Street
806 ft · 37 sec · Sarah Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Avenue
85 m · 19 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Lincoln Avenue
1407 ft · 43 sec · East Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1341 ft · 37 sec · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Noblestown Road
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Turn straight onto Pinkerton Road
32 m · 8 sec · Pinkerton Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
1 mi · 2 min · Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Cowan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Cowan Road
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Continue on Boyce Road
2589 ft · 1 min · Boyce Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 East
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
301.7 mi · 5 hr 30 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 McDonald and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Bristol?
The road trip is about 335.5 miles (540 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 167.3 miles from McDonald and 168.2 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.38 one way or $96.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McDonald and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
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Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 284.49 mi (457.85 km).
#1 McDonald
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 40.3709000, -80.2347800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.45 | $108.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.66 | $117.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.80 | $141.61 |
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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