How far is Smithfield, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Smithfield, PA to Bristol, PA is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
308.75 mi
05h 02m
Flight
263.27 mi
423.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.27 mi
Kilometers
423.69 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.75 mi
Kilometers
496.88 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-15T13:38
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Smithfield
154.2 mi
02h 31m
To Bristol
154.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Street

    2236 ft · 38 sec · Morgantown Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 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 Smithfield 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 87%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
20.5 mi · 7%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.57 mi · 1%
Morgantown Road
1.46 mi
US 13
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
263.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 31m from Smithfield
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smithfield and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Smithfield and 154.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smithfield and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 263.27 mi (423.69 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population807
Coordinates39.8031300, -79.8078300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Morgantown Street (-79.807881, 39.803188)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.24 L · about $44.50
Round trip
$88.99
21.78 gal · 82.48 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.50 $88.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.08 $100.17
Premium $4.95 $53.95 $107.90
Diesel $5.98 $65.12 $130.24

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Bristol. The current time is 13:38:04.

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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.