How far is McGovern, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from McGovern, PA to Bristol, PA is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
330.39 mi
05h 13m
Flight
283.35 mi
456.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.35 mi
Kilometers
456.01 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.39 mi
Kilometers
531.71 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in McGovern
Sat, May 2, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGovern
2026-05-02T10:19
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGovern
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From McGovern
163.2 mi
02h 36m
To Bristol
167.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pike Street

    2030 ft · 47 sec · West Pike Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Racetrack Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Racetrack Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2594 ft · 1 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Davis School Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Davis School Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Beau Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Beau Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brownlee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brownlee Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McGovern 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 86%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 9%
East Beau Street
4.61 mi · 1%
Davis School Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Racetrack Road
1.5 mi
Brownlee Road
1.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 10m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 36m from McGovern
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving McGovern and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from McGovern and 167.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.64 one way or $95.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around McGovern and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGovern and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 283.35 mi (456.01 km).

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#1 McGovern

Census designated place

Population2,742
Coordinates40.2289600, -80.2164500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pike Street (-80.216417, 40.228963)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.13 L · about $47.64
Round trip
$95.29
23.32 gal · 88.26 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.64 $95.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.62 $107.25
Premium $4.95 $57.76 $115.53
Diesel $5.98 $69.73 $139.45

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between McGovern and Bristol. The current time is 10:19:53.

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.