How far is Port Allegany, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Port Allegany, PA to Bristol, PA is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.18 mi
05h 27m
Flight
214.35 mi
344.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.35 mi
Kilometers
344.96 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.18 mi
Kilometers
463.78 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Port Allegany
Thu, May 14, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Allegany
2026-05-13T16:38
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Allegany
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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Port Allegany
147.8 mi
02h 43m
To Bristol
140.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Allegany and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on East Mill Street

    30 m · 10 sec · East Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2165 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 27 sec · Eulalia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 43 sec · Eulalia Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    633 ft · 33 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  17. 17

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  29. 29

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  39. 39

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  43. 43

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  46. 46

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Allegany 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
47 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 23%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
43.6 mi · 15%
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 10%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.8 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
02h 43m from Port Allegany
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Port Allegany and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Allegany to Bristol?

The road trip is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Port Allegany and 140.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Port Allegany and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bristol.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Allegany and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 214.35 mi (344.96 km).

Port Allegany

#1 Port Allegany

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,991
Coordinates41.8109000, -78.2797400
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mill Street (-78.279817, 41.810999)
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 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.49 L · about $41.55
Round trip
$83.11
20.34 gal · 76.98 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.55 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.95 $50.38 $100.76
Diesel $5.98 $60.82 $121.63

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Allegany and Bristol. The current time is 16:38:35.

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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.