How far is Rayne, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Rayne, PA to Bristol, PA is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
293.65 mi
04h 49m
Flight
224.13 mi
360.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.13 mi
Kilometers
360.7 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.65 mi
Kilometers
472.58 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Return by in Rayne
Sat, May 23, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayne
2026-05-23T09:20
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 23, 2:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayne
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Rayne
148 mi
02h 24m
To Bristol
145.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 403 Highway North

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 403 Highway North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Larch Road

    141 m · 21 sec · Larch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Larch Road

    3165 ft · 2 min · Larch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    2763 ft · 2 min · Hickory Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawna Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Shawna Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 40th Street

    106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bigler Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Plank Road

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Plank Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Center Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East High Street

    1539 ft · 53 sec · East High Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  32. 32

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  39. 39

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayne 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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 72%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 6%
Plank Road
4.93 mi · 2%
North Center Street
3.09 mi · 1%
Route 403 Highway North
2.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 24m from Rayne
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rayne and Light Rain Likely near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rayne to Bristol?

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Rayne and 145.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.33 one way or $84.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rayne and Light Rain Likely near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayne and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 224.13 mi (360.7 km).

Rayne

#1 Rayne

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Population2,781
Coordinates40.7381200, -79.0300300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 403 (-79.030484, 40.737926)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.22 L · about $42.33
Round trip
$84.66
20.72 gal · 78.44 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.33 $84.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.65 $95.29
Premium $4.95 $51.32 $102.65
Diesel $5.98 $61.95 $123.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayne and Bristol. The current time is 09:20:22.

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.