How far is Upper Saint Clair, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Saint Clair, PA to Bristol, PA is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.4 miles (444.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.24 mi
05h 26m
Flight
276.45 mi
444.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.45 mi
Kilometers
444.9 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.24 mi
Kilometers
531.47 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Saint Clair
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Saint Clair
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 Upper Saint Clair
159.9 mi
02h 43m
To Bristol
170.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saint Clair and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Swanson Lane

    52 m · 10 sec · Swanson Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Grove Road

    1549 ft · 1 min · Mill Grove Road

  3. 3

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

    2455 ft · 1 min · Morrow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McLaughlin Run Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · McLaughlin Run Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Broughton Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saint Clair 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 88%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Bethel Church Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

291 mi · 05h 18m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.9 mi
276.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 43m from Upper Saint Clair
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Saint Clair and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Saint Clair to Bristol?

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 159.9 miles from Upper Saint Clair and 170.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 276.4 miles (444.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.60 one way or $95.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Saint Clair and Chance Rain Showers 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 Upper Saint Clair and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 276.45 mi (444.9 km).

Upper Saint Clair

#1 Upper Saint Clair

Home rule municipality in Allegheny County

Population19,896
Coordinates40.3359000, -80.0833900
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Swanson Lane (-80.083384, 40.335937)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.11 L · about $47.60
Round trip
$95.20
23.3 gal · 88.22 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.60 $95.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.58 $107.16
Premium $4.95 $57.71 $115.43
Diesel $5.98 $69.67 $139.33

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

There is no time difference between Upper Saint Clair and Bristol. The current time is 23:43:48.

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.