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

The driving distance from West Mifflin, PA to Bristol, PA is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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
307.22 mi
04h 51m
Flight
265.1 mi
426.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.1 mi
Kilometers
426.63 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.22 mi
Kilometers
494.42 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, May 13, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in West Mifflin
Wed, May 13, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Mifflin
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Bristol
Wed, May 13, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Mifflin
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From West Mifflin
153.3 mi
02h 25m
To Bristol
153.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Purdy Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Purdy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Homestead Duquesne Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Homestead Duquesne Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Grant Avenue

    3226 ft · 2 min · Grant Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 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 Mifflin 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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 95%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
South Duquesne Avenue
0.93 mi
Homestead Duquesne Road
0.79 mi
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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
265.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 25m from West Mifflin
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving West Mifflin and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.3 miles from West Mifflin and 153.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around West Mifflin and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Mifflin and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 265.1 mi (426.63 km).

West Mifflin

#1 West Mifflin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population19,588
Coordinates40.3634000, -79.8664400
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ohio Avenue (-79.866623, 40.3635)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.04 L · about $44.29
Round trip
$88.58
21.68 gal · 82.08 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.29 $88.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.85 $99.71
Premium $4.95 $53.70 $107.40
Diesel $5.98 $64.82 $129.65

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Mifflin and Bristol. The current time is 21:17:57.

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.