How far is Muddy Creek, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Muddy Creek, PA to Bristol, PA is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muddy Creek and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muddy Creek and Bristol.
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Start on Euclid Road
26 m · 11 sec · Euclid Road
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Turn sharp left onto William Flinn Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto South Benbrook Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Benbrook Road
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Turn left onto Lions Road
2796 ft · 1 min · Lions Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lions Road
1655 ft · 44 sec · Lions Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Castle Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Castle Road
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Turn right onto Hansen Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hansen Avenue
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
12.7 mi · 20 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP
1443 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
319 mi · 5 hr 48 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 Muddy Creek 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
319 mi · 05h 48m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Muddy Creek and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muddy Creek to Bristol?
The road trip is about 344.7 miles (554.8 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 174.7 miles from Muddy Creek and 170.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.73 one way or $99.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Muddy Creek and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muddy Creek and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 275.44 mi (443.27 km).
#1 Muddy Creek
Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 40.9722900, -79.9711700 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| 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: 555 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $49.73 | $99.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.29 | $120.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.78 | $145.55 |
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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