Origin
McKean, PA
Afternoon in McKean on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKean, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
337.8 mi
544 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKean, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKean, PA to Bristol, PA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.9 miles from McKean, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 337.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 337.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 165.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 235.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 337.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 311.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
235.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
236.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
311.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
6
335.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
8
336.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McKean, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
235.7 mi in
|
~4h 40m
Allentown
235.7 mi in
|
~4h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 165.4 mi | 3h |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Million Dollar Highway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Bennetts Valley Highway | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Mt Alton Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.4 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKean, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 646
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Ormsby Crossroad
321 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ormsby Crossroad
3
Turn right onto PA 59
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4
Continue on PA 59
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Mt Alton Road
5
Turn left onto US 219
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
6
Continue on US 219
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Burning Well Road
7
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Marvin Street
8
Turn slight right onto US 219
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilcox Road
9
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilcox Road
10
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
11
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnsonburg Bypass
12
Continue on US 219
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Center Street
13
Take the exit
122 ft
·
4 sec
14
Continue on Powers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Powers Avenue
15
Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
16
Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Johnsonburg Road
17
Continue on PA 255
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maurus Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto PA 255
502 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Michael Street
19
Continue on PA 255
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Saint Marys Street
20
Continue on PA 255
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Million Dollar Highway
21
Continue on PA 255
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Bennetts Valley Highway
22
Turn left onto PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
24
Merge onto I 80
165 mi
·
3 hr
·
Keystone Shortway
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
28
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
32
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
33
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
34
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
35
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
36
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
37
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
38
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
39
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.9 miles from McKean, PA, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McKean, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McKean, PA
This is one driving day of about 337.8 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from McKean, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from McKean, PA · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from McKean, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 miles.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.00 one way
$112.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $61.34 | $122.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $65.51 | $131.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.58 | $149.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(98.2 mi)
$12.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.47 | $16.21 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.56 | $13.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.1 | 1 | $47.29 | $21.62 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
57°F
Wellsville, NY
169 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
66 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McKean, PA to Bristol, PA covers 337.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.9 miles from McKean, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 337.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 235.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 311.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between McKean, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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