How far is Bristol, PA from McConnellstown, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to McConnellstown, PA is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and McConnellstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and McConnellstown.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
154.6 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
723 ft · 12 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East
3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East
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Continue on Spring Run Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
773 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fairgrounds Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Raystown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Raystown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raystown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and McConnellstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to McConnellstown?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Bristol and 107.1 miles from McConnellstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.66 one way or $67.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and McConnellstown. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McConnellstown
Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4525700, -78.0816700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: McConnellstown (-78.08167, 40.45257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $37.13 | $74.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $49.39 | $98.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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