How far is Bristol, PA from Mont Alto, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Mont Alto, PA is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
174.94 mi
03h 31m
Flight
144.39 mi
232.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.39 mi
Kilometers
232.38 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.94 mi
Kilometers
281.54 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Thu, May 14, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-14T13:41
Arrive Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Bristol
87.3 mi
01h 45m
To Mont Alto
87.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Mont Alto.

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    622 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Way East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Anthony Highway

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Anthony Highway

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Park Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
132 mi · 75%
Walnut Bottom Road
26.5 mi · 15%
Black Gap Road
5.24 mi · 3%
Anthony Highway
4.87 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 45m from Bristol
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Mont Alto?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Bristol and 87.6 miles from Mont Alto.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 144.39 mi (232.38 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mont Alto

#2 Mont Alto

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates39.8442600, -77.5583200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $25.21
Round trip
$50.42
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.21 $50.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.38 $56.75
Premium $4.95 $30.57 $61.13
Diesel $5.98 $36.90 $73.79

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Mont Alto. The current time is 13:41:42.

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.