How far is Sheffield, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, PA to Bristol, PA is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
312.97 mi
05h 29m
Flight
244.93 mi
394.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.93 mi
Kilometers
394.17 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.97 mi
Kilometers
503.68 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, May 22, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Fri, May 22, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-05-21T18:31
Arrive Bristol
Fri, May 22, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Sheffield
162.8 mi
02h 44m
To Bristol
150.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on PA 666 West

    60 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  17. 17

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheffield 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 53%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 24%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 8%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 4%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

165 mi · 03h 00m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
02h 44m from Sheffield
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Bristol?

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.8 miles from Sheffield and 150.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.15 one way or $90.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheffield and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

94 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 244.93 mi (394.17 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.7039500, -79.0356000
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.03563, 41.703936)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.81 L · about $45.15
Round trip
$90.30
22.1 gal · 83.62 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.15 $90.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.82 $101.64
Premium $4.95 $54.74 $109.48
Diesel $5.98 $66.08 $132.16

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheffield and Bristol. The current time is 18:31:53.

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.