How far is New Castle, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from New Castle, PA to Bristol, PA is about 367.2 miles (590.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Bristol.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
155 m · 27 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Falls Street
3111 ft · 1 min · West Falls Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Falls Street
648 ft · 11 sec · West Falls Street
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Continue on West State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
1.1 km · 44 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
1278 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
348.6 mi · 6 hr 20 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 New Castle 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
349 mi · 06h 20m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving New Castle and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Bristol?
The road trip is about 367.2 miles (590.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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 183.4 miles from New Castle and 183.8 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.95 one way or $105.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around New Castle and Chance Rain Showers 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.
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 295.1 mi (474.92 km).
#1 New Castle
City in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.0036700, -80.3470100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 591 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $52.95 | $105.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $59.60 | $119.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.20 | $128.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $77.50 | $155.00 |
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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