Bristol, Tennessee to Ithaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

504.9 miles 812.5 km · straight line
605.8 miles estimated 975 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Ithaca?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Ithaca is 504.9 miles (812.5 km) as the crow flies. Ithaca is located NE of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605.8 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Ithaca in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Ithaca. 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, Tennessee to Ithaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Ithaca

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 168 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients