How far is Armagh, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Armagh, PA to Bristol, PA is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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
279.78 mi
04h 29m
Flight
221.67 mi
356.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.67 mi
Kilometers
356.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.78 mi
Kilometers
450.27 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Armagh
Sat, Apr 18, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Armagh
2026-04-18T09:23
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Armagh
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Armagh
131.8 mi
02h 14m
To Bristol
148 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Armagh and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Philadelphia Street

    11 m · 6 sec · West Philadelphia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Indiana Street

    130 m · 10 sec · Indiana Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

    999 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Armagh and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 76%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 6%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 3%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 1%
Johns Street
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 14m from Armagh
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Armagh 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 Armagh to Bristol?

The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from Armagh and 148 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Armagh and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Armagh and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.75 km).

Armagh

#1 Armagh

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population115
Coordinates40.4536800, -79.0319700
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Philadelphia Street (-79.03198, 40.453726)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.37 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.74 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 Armagh and Bristol. The current time is 09:23:39.

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.