How far is Smethport, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Smethport, PA to Bristol, PA is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 39m.
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.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smethport and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smethport and Bristol.
-
1
Start on West Green Street
39 m · 8 sec · West Green Street
-
2
Turn right onto Franklin Street
686 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
-
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
2710 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
-
4
Continue on East Street
1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street
-
5
Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
-
6
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
8
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
9
Continue on Port Allegany Road
2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
-
10
Continue on Eulalia Street
747 ft · 27 sec · Eulalia Street
-
11
Continue on Eulalia Street
1254 ft · 43 sec · Eulalia Street
-
12
Continue on Water Street
633 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
-
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
663 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
-
14
Turn right onto East Second Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street
-
15
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
16
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
-
17
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
18
Turn right onto Pinecreek Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road
-
19
Continue on Pine Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road
-
20
Continue on Pinecreek Road
2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road
-
21
Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
-
22
Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
-
23
Continue on Main Street
1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
-
24
Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
-
25
Continue on Route 287
10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287
-
26
Continue on Route 414
9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414
-
27
Take the ramp right
1061 ft · 26 sec
-
28
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
-
30
Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
-
31
Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
-
32
Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
-
33
Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
-
34
Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
-
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
-
36
Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
-
37
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway
-
38
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
-
39
Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
-
40
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
41
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
42
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
-
43
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
44
Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
-
45
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
46
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
-
47
Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
-
48
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
-
49
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
-
50
Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
-
51
Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
-
52
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smethport 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Smethport and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smethport to Bristol?
The road trip is about 304.2 miles (489.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Smethport and 151.5 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.6 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 5:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smethport and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smethport and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 221.59 mi (356.62 km).
#1 Smethport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.8111700, -78.4447400 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| 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: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.84 | $87.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.16 | $106.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.