How far is New Stanton, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from New Stanton, PA to Bristol, PA is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
288.59 mi
04h 15m
Flight
251.33 mi
404.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.33 mi
Kilometers
404.47 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.59 mi
Kilometers
464.44 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in New Stanton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Stanton
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Stanton
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From New Stanton
143.7 mi
02h 07m
To Bristol
144.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 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 New Stanton and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Stanton and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    103 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Westmore Avenue

    86 m · 14 sec · Westmore Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Avenue

    86 m · 11 sec · North Center Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bair Boulevard

    1137 ft · 23 sec · Bair Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bair Boulevard

    40 m · 3 sec · Bair Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bair Boulevard

    1122 ft · 22 sec · Bair Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    74 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    853 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2541 ft · 40 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Stanton 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 98%
US 13
0.95 mi
Bair Boulevard
0.66 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 10m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 07m from New Stanton
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Stanton 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 New Stanton to Bristol?

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from New Stanton and 144.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Stanton and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Stanton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 251.33 mi (404.47 km).

New Stanton

#1 New Stanton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,042
Coordinates40.2192400, -79.6094800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.609531, 40.219305)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $41.60
Round trip
$83.19
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.60 $83.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.82 $93.64
Premium $4.95 $50.43 $100.86
Diesel $5.98 $60.88 $121.75

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 New Stanton and Bristol. The current time is 12:27:25.

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.