How far is Oakwood, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Oakwood, PA to Bristol, PA is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
365.59 mi
05h 42m
Flight
296.85 mi
477.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.85 mi
Kilometers
477.74 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.59 mi
Kilometers
588.36 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 8:27 PM EDT
Return by in Oakwood
Fri, Oct 16, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakwood
2026-10-15T14:44
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 8:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakwood
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Oakwood
182.2 mi
02h 51m
To Bristol
183.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Oakwood and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avalon Drive

    143 m · 26 sec · Avalon Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Burns Street

    738 ft · 34 sec · Burns Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive

    1287 ft · 59 sec · Lower Idlewild Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West State Street

    2785 ft · 49 sec · West State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.1 km · 44 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    348.6 mi · 6 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakwood 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
349 mi · 95%
Beaver Valley Expressway
11.8 mi · 3%
US 13
0.95 mi
West State Street
0.9 mi
I 76 East
0.83 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
296.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 51m from Oakwood
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakwood 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 Oakwood to Bristol?

The road trip is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 182.2 miles from Oakwood and 183.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.59 one way or $115.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 296.85 mi (477.74 km).

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#1 Oakwood

Situated in the western portion of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Lawrence County at an approximate elevation of 1,040 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0106200, -80.3795100
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Avalon Drive (-80.380047, 41.010611)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.9 gal
48.83 L · about $57.59
Round trip
$115.17
25.8 gal · 97.66 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.3 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $57.59 $115.17
Mid-grade $4.93 $63.53 $127.07
Premium $5.31 $68.43 $136.87
Diesel $6.55 $84.50 $168.99

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 Oakwood and Bristol. The current time is 14:44:20.

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.