How far is Pitcairn, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Pitcairn, PA to Bristol, PA is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
303.63 mi
04h 54m
Flight
260.58 mi
419.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.58 mi
Kilometers
419.36 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.63 mi
Kilometers
488.65 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pitcairn
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pitcairn
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pitcairn
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Pitcairn
151.4 mi
02h 27m
To Bristol
152.2 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    148 m · 29 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Tri Boro Expressway

    873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on 5th Street

    1463 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brinton Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Brinton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2436 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1057 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 18 sec · Chestnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 10th Street

    1186 ft · 35 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pitcairn 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 96%
Brinton Avenue
3.7 mi · 1%
Water Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.29 mi
Broadway Boulevard
1.17 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

291 mi · 05h 18m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
260.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 27m from Pitcairn
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn to Bristol?

The road trip is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Pitcairn and 152.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.76 one way or $87.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pitcairn and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pitcairn and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 260.58 mi (419.36 km).

Pitcairn

#1 Pitcairn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,136
Coordinates40.4031200, -79.7781000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Avenue (-79.778236, 40.403097)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.56 L · about $43.76
Round trip
$87.52
21.42 gal · 81.12 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.76 $87.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.26 $98.51
Premium $4.95 $53.06 $106.11
Diesel $5.98 $64.05 $128.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pitcairn and Bristol. The current time is 23:07:45.

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.