How far is Sparta, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Sparta, PA to Bristol, PA is about 343 miles (552 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Bristol.
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Start on McCormick Lane
86 m · 16 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
25 m · 8 sec · McCormick Lane
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Turn left onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 29 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn left onto Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prosperity Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike
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Continue on Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Maiden Street
2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1007 ft · 30 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beau Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Beau Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Clare Drive
66 m · 5 sec · Clare Drive
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Take the ramp left
620 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 min · 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 · 37 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 Sparta 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
283 mi · 05h 10m
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 Sparta and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Bristol?
The road trip is about 343 miles (552 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from Sparta and 173.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.44 one way or $98.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sparta and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 289.07 mi (465.22 km).
#1 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.65 | $111.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.94 | $119.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.36 | $144.72 |
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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