How far is Oak Hills, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Oak Hills, PA to Bristol, PA is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
338.68 mi
05h 05m
Flight
270.68 mi
435.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.68 mi
Kilometers
435.62 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.68 mi
Kilometers
545.06 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hills
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hills
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Oak Hills
168.8 mi
02h 32m
To Bristol
169.9 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Stratford Drive

    683 ft · 32 sec · Stratford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Plank Road

    152 m · 15 sec · Old Plank Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vogel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Vogel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    319 mi · 5 hr 48 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 Oak Hills 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
319 mi · 94%
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
Vogel Road
1.02 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
270.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 32m from Oak Hills
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Hills to Bristol?

The road trip is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.8 miles from Oak Hills and 169.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.34 one way or $106.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hills and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 270.68 mi (435.62 km).

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#1 Oak Hills

Situated within Butler County in Western Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of approximately 1,224 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.8247900, -79.9131100
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.9133, 40.824787)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.24 L · about $53.34
Round trip
$106.69
23.9 gal · 90.48 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $53.34 $106.69
Mid-grade $4.93 $58.85 $117.71
Premium $5.31 $63.39 $126.79
Diesel $6.55 $78.27 $156.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hills and Bristol. The current time is 12:59:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.