How far is Meyersdale, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Meyersdale, PA to Bristol, PA is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
266.45 mi
04h 16m
Flight
221.87 mi
357.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.87 mi
Kilometers
357.07 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.45 mi
Kilometers
428.81 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 31, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Meyersdale
Sun, May 31, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meyersdale
2026-05-31T07:52
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 31, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meyersdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Meyersdale
133.1 mi
02h 08m
To Bristol
133.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meyers Avenue

    111 m · 17 sec · Meyers Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    2576 ft · 51 sec · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mason Dixon Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 219 North: Somerset

    2948 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2003 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Berlin Plank Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    247.7 mi · 4 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meyersdale 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
248 mi · 93%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.87 mi · 4%
Berlin Plank Road
2.28 mi · 1%
Mason Dixon Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
North Pleasant Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

248 mi · 04h 32m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
221.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 08m from Meyersdale
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meyersdale and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.1 miles from Meyersdale and 133.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.41 one way or $76.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meyersdale and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meyersdale and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 221.87 mi (357.07 km).

Meyersdale

#1 Meyersdale

Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,087
Coordinates39.8136900, -79.0247500
Altitude605
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Meyers Avenue (-79.024704, 39.813624)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $38.41
Round trip
$76.82
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.41 $76.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.23 $86.46
Premium $4.95 $46.57 $93.14
Diesel $5.98 $56.21 $112.42

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Meyersdale and Bristol. The current time is 07:52:34.

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.