How far is Bristol, PA from Mount Carmel, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Mount Carmel, PA is about 379 miles (610 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
379.04 mi
07h 21m
Flight
300.64 mi
483.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.64 mi
Kilometers
483.84 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.04 mi
Kilometers
610 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T06:37
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:22 PM to 2:52 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bristol
189.3 mi
03h 41m
To Mount Carmel
189.8 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Mount Carmel.

  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 left to continue on US 220 South: Cumberland

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.5 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2960 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    77.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · National Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I-79 S: Fairmont

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    12.4 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WV 273 North: Downtown, Fairmont

    2493 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    2093 ft · 59 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    37 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    938 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector

    943 ft · 25 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector

  26. 26

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    2155 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    785 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Cleveland Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Husky Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Hornet Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Dragon Highway

    1127 ft · 17 sec · Dragon Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto George Town Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · George Town Road

  34. 34

    Continue on George Town Road

    131 m · 13 sec · George Town Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Winterhill Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · Winterhill Road

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1172 ft · 52 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Mount Carmel Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213 mi · 56%
National Freeway
77.7 mi · 21%
US 220 South
30.7 mi · 8%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12.4 mi · 3%
Cleveland Avenue
12.3 mi · 3%
Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.4 mi
300.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 41m from Bristol
Leave By
9:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 379 miles (610 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.3 miles from Bristol and 189.8 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.67 one way or $109.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 300.64 mi (483.84 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,708
Coordinates39.7717500, -80.5114700
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Mount Carmel (-80.51147, 39.77175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.38 gal
50.63 L · about $54.67
Round trip
$109.34
26.76 gal · 101.26 L
Estimated CO2
118.9 kg one way
Round trip: 237.8 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $54.67 $109.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $61.53 $123.07
Premium $4.95 $66.28 $132.57
Diesel $5.98 $80.01 $160.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Mount Carmel. The current time is 06:37:40.

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.