How far is Rochester, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Rochester, PA to Bristol, PA is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Bristol.
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Start on Brighton Avenue
118 m · 9 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Adams Street
25 m · 5 sec · Harmony Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Harmony Avenue
104 m · 11 sec · Harmony Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
118 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
864 ft · 31 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward PA 65 South, PA 51 South
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
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Turn right onto Perry Highway
1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
3037 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
329.9 mi · 6 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi · 06h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Bristol?
The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 172.4 miles from Rochester and 172.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.9 miles (464.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 6:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.81 one way or $99.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 288.91 mi (464.95 km).
#1 Rochester
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.7022900, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $49.81 | $99.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.06 | $112.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $60.39 | $120.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.90 | $145.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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