How far is Tarentum, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to Bristol, PA is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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
320.29 mi
05h 06m
Flight
260.7 mi
419.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.7 mi
Kilometers
419.56 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.29 mi
Kilometers
515.45 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Tarentum
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarentum
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarentum
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Tarentum
160 mi
02h 33m
To Bristol
160.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Freeport Road

    3273 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baileys Run Road

    1229 ft · 44 sec · Baileys Run Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    310.7 mi · 5 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarentum 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
311 mi · 97%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
2.9 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
Freeport Road
0.92 mi
West 7th Avenue
0.69 mi
Russellton Road
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

311 mi · 05h 39m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
260.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 33m from Tarentum
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tarentum and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160 miles from Tarentum and 160.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.17 one way or $92.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tarentum and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarentum and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 260.7 mi (419.56 km).

Tarentum

#1 Tarentum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,338
Coordinates40.6014600, -79.7597700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-79.75977, 40.60146)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.3 gal
42.78 L · about $46.17
Round trip
$92.34
22.6 gal · 85.56 L
Estimated CO2
100.4 kg one way
Round trip: 200.8 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.17 $92.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.97 $103.94
Premium $4.95 $55.98 $111.96
Diesel $5.98 $67.57 $135.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarentum and Bristol. The current time is 00:09:02.

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.