How far is Girard, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Girard, PA to Bristol, PA is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Girard and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girard and Bristol.
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Start on West Main Street
615 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on Tannery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road
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Turn right onto Beckman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Keefer Road
840 ft · 30 sec · Keefer Road
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Turn left onto Luther Road
2029 ft · 57 sec · Luther Road
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Turn right onto Avonia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road
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Continue on PA-98
3276 ft · 1 min · PA-98
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Continue on Falls Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Falls Road
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Keep slight left to continue on PA-98
5.6 mi · 8 min · PA-98
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Turn left onto Route 6N
2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 6N
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Take the ramp slight right
2247 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
48.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.5 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 39 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Girard and Bristol.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Girard 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 Girard to Bristol?
The road trip is about 411.2 miles (661.8 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.6 miles from Girard and 199.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.5 miles (504.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.29 one way or $118.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Girard and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Girard and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 313.53 mi (504.58 km).
#1 Girard
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.0003300, -80.3181200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $59.29 | $118.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $66.73 | $133.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $71.88 | $143.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $86.77 | $173.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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