How far is Monroeville, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Monroeville, PA to Bristol, PA is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
307.62 mi
04h 52m
Flight
261.17 mi
420.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.17 mi
Kilometers
420.32 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.62 mi
Kilometers
495.06 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 3, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Monroeville
Sun, May 3, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-05-03T01:49
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 3, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Monroeville
153.5 mi
02h 26m
To Bristol
154 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosecrest Drive

    758 ft · 22 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rosecrest Drive

    1012 ft · 30 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Monroeville Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Northern Pike

    1953 ft · 48 sec · Northern Pike

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Mosside Boulevard

    531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    301.7 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroeville 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
302 mi · 98%
Monroeville Boulevard
2.14 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Northern Pike
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 26m from Monroeville
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroeville and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Monroeville and 154 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroeville and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 261.17 mi (420.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population28,176
Coordinates40.4211800, -79.7881000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosecrest Drive (-79.788104, 40.421173)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroeville and Bristol. The current time is 01:49:23.

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.