How far is Venango, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Venango, PA to Bristol, PA is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
331.16 mi
05h 38m
Flight
273.57 mi
440.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.57 mi
Kilometers
440.27 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.16 mi
Kilometers
532.95 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Venango
Sat, Apr 18, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venango
2026-04-18T09:30
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venango
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Venango
170.6 mi
02h 49m
To Bristol
160.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Venango and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old 322 Road

    29 m · 11 sec · Old 322 Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deep Hollow Road

    43 m · 11 sec · Deep Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  4. 4

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venango 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 23%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.1 mi · 2%
Route 322
4.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

206 mi · 03h 43m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
273.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
02h 49m from Venango
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Venango 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 Venango to Bristol?

The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.6 miles from Venango and 160.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.72 one way or $95.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Venango and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venango and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 273.57 mi (440.27 km).

Venango

#1 Venango

Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population247
Coordinates41.3742300, -79.8006100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.800698, 41.374103)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
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
11.68 gal
44.23 L · about $47.72
Round trip
$95.45
23.36 gal · 88.46 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.72 $95.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.72 $107.43
Premium $4.95 $57.86 $115.73
Diesel $5.98 $69.85 $139.69

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 Venango and Bristol. The current time is 09:30:33.

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.