How far is Whitaker, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Whitaker, PA to Bristol, PA is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
315.34 mi
05h 06m
Flight
266.43 mi
428.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.43 mi
Kilometers
428.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.34 mi
Kilometers
507.49 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, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitaker
2026-04-18T00:23
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 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
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitaker
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 Whitaker
154.3 mi
02h 33m
To Bristol
161.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 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 Whitaker and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Street

    1044 ft · 47 sec · Hamilton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whitaker Street

    159 m · 18 sec · Whitaker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mifflin Street

    928 ft · 26 sec · Mifflin Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mifflin Road

    731 ft · 23 sec · Mifflin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    290.7 mi · 5 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitaker 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
291 mi · 92%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Kennywood Boulevard
1.51 mi
Duquesne Boulevard
1.24 mi
US 13
0.95 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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 33m from Whitaker
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Whitaker 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 Whitaker to Bristol?

The road trip is about 315.3 miles (507.5 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Whitaker and 161.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Whitaker and Mostly 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 Whitaker and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 266.43 mi (428.78 km).

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#1 Whitaker

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,225
Coordinates40.3984000, -79.8897700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton Street (-79.889886, 40.398574)
End: (-74.85183, 40.100668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.12 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.95
22.26 gal · 84.24 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.48 $90.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.19 $102.37
Premium $4.95 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $5.98 $66.56 $133.11

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 Whitaker and Bristol. The current time is 00:23:21.

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.