How far is West Leechburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from West Leechburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 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
317.07 mi
05h 06m
Flight
253.2 mi
407.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.2 mi
Kilometers
407.48 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.07 mi
Kilometers
510.28 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
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 PM EDT
Return by in West Leechburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Leechburg
2026-04-19T12:28
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:34 PM 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 West Leechburg
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 West Leechburg
158.4 mi
02h 33m
To Bristol
158.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Leechburg and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Gosser Hill Road

    1124 ft · 31 sec · South Gosser Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South Leechburg Hill Road

    2186 ft · 60 sec · South Leechburg Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Towne Center Drive

    137 m · 15 sec · Towne Center Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  9. 9

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    283.2 mi · 5 hr 10 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 West Leechburg 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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 89%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
State Route 66
12.1 mi · 4%
Towne Center Drive
3.59 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
I 70 East
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+63.9 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 33m from West Leechburg
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Leechburg and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Leechburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 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 158.4 miles from West Leechburg and 158.7 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.72 one way or $91.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Leechburg and 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 West Leechburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 253.2 mi (407.48 km).

West Leechburg

#1 West Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,211
Coordinates40.6222900, -79.6128200
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Gosser Hill Road (-79.612837, 40.622407)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $45.72
Round trip
$91.44
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.72 $91.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $4.95 $55.44 $110.87
Diesel $5.98 $66.92 $133.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Leechburg and Bristol. The current time is 12:28:19.

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.