Bristol, Connecticut to Erie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.2 miles 592.6 km · straight line
441.9 miles estimated 711.1 km · driving distance
8h 53min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Connecticut from Erie?

The distance from Bristol, Connecticut to Erie is 368.2 miles (592.6 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located W of Bristol, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.9 miles, taking about 8h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Connecticut in Connecticut and Erie in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Connecticut and Erie. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, Connecticut to Erie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 53min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 40min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 26min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Connecticut & Erie

Quick Facts

Bristol, Connecticut
41.67°N, 72.95°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients