How far is Bristol, PA from Armagh, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Armagh, PA is about 263 miles (423.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
263.04 mi
05h 15m
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
263.04 mi
Kilometers
423.33 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Armagh
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Armagh
Sat, Apr 18, 4:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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 Bristol
131.3 mi
02h 37m
To Armagh
131.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Armagh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    211.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

    1870 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Eichler Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Clinton Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Philadelphia Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Philadelphia Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Philadelphia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 81%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 4%
Harold Avenue
8.93 mi · 3%
Quaker Valley Road
3.82 mi · 1%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 37m from Bristol
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Armagh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Armagh?

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 131.3 miles from Bristol and 131.7 miles from Armagh.

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 41.4 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bristol and Armagh. Straight-line distance: 221.67 mi (356.75 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Armagh

#2 Armagh

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population115
Coordinates40.4536800, -79.0319700
Altitude467
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Armagh (-79.03197, 40.45368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $37.92
Round trip
$75.84
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.92 $75.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.68 $85.36
Premium $4.95 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $5.98 $55.49 $110.99

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 Bristol and Armagh. The current time is 10:50:23.

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.