How far is Slippery Rock, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Slippery Rock, PA to Bristol, PA is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m 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
364.4 mi
05h 42m
Flight
281.05 mi
452.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.05 mi
Kilometers
452.31 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
364.4 mi
Kilometers
586.44 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Slippery Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slippery Rock
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 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
5:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slippery Rock
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Slippery Rock
180.2 mi
02h 51m
To Bristol
184.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slippery Rock and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pittsburgh Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    246.9 mi · 4 hr 28 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  14. 14

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

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 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 Slippery Rock 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
247 mi · 68%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 20%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 6%
William Flinn Highway
4.5 mi · 1%
Franklin Road
2.91 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh Road
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

247 mi · 04h 28m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
02h 51m from Slippery Rock
Leave By
5:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slippery Rock and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slippery Rock to Bristol?

The road trip is about 364.4 miles (586.4 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.2 miles from Slippery Rock and 184.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 5:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.55 one way or $105.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slippery Rock and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slippery Rock and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 281.05 mi (452.31 km).

Slippery Rock

#1 Slippery Rock

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates41.0639500, -80.0564500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-80.05639, 41.063989)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.86 gal
48.67 L · about $52.55
Round trip
$105.09
25.72 gal · 97.34 L
Estimated CO2
114.3 kg one way
Round trip: 228.6 kg / 504 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.55 $105.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.14 $118.29
Premium $4.95 $63.71 $127.42
Diesel $5.98 $76.90 $153.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Slippery Rock and Bristol. The current time is 00:26:30.

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.