How far is Midland, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Midland, PA to Bristol, PA is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
368.68 mi
05h 49m
Flight
296.75 mi
477.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.75 mi
Kilometers
477.57 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.68 mi
Kilometers
593.34 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Midland
177.5 mi
02h 54m
To Bristol
191.2 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    15 m · 11 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midland Avenue

    1338 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Midland Beaver Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Avenue

    3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Rochester

    1888 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    329.9 mi · 6 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 89%
Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
PA 51 South
3.41 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
3rd Street
1.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

330 mi · 06h 00m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
296.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 54m from Midland
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland 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 Midland to Bristol?

The road trip is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Midland and 191.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.16 one way or $106.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Midland and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 296.75 mi (477.57 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,440
Coordinates40.6325700, -80.4464500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-80.446486, 40.63259)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 593 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.01 gal
49.25 L · about $53.16
Round trip
$106.32
26.02 gal · 98.5 L
Estimated CO2
115.6 kg one way
Round trip: 231.2 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $53.16 $106.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.83 $119.67
Premium $4.95 $64.45 $128.90
Diesel $5.98 $77.80 $155.60

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and Bristol. The current time is 02:06:25.

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.