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

The driving distance from Fairchance, PA to Mount Carmel, PA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.37 mi
01h 03m
Flight
24 mi
38.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24 mi
Kilometers
38.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.37 mi
Kilometers
58.53 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fairchance
Thu, Apr 16, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairchance
2026-04-16T03:15
Arrive Mount Carmel
Thu, Apr 16, 4:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairchance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Triumph
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Fairchance
20.8 mi
00h 31m
To Mount Carmel
15.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Davistown Road

    2294 ft · 56 sec · Davistown Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Morris Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    649 ft · 21 sec · Mount Morris Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    120 m · 19 sec · Locust Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Wades Run Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Wades Run Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Buckeye Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Buckeye Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mason Dixon Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Mason Dixon Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Mason Dixon Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hornet Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Hornet Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dragon Highway

    1127 ft · 17 sec · Dragon Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto George Town Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · George Town Road

  12. 12

    Continue on George Town Road

    131 m · 13 sec · George Town Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winterhill Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · Winterhill Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1172 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Carmel Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mason Dixon Highway
21.7 mi · 60%
Hornet Highway
9.87 mi · 27%
Buckeye Road
3.68 mi · 10%
Winterhill Road
2.17 mi · 6%
George Town Road
2.03 mi · 6%
Mount Morris Road
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mason Dixon Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mason Dixon Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Triumph
00h 31m from Fairchance
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairchance and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Triumph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Fairchance and 15.6 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairchance and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Triumph

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

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

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Connellsville station

70 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Greensburg

90 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

101 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairchance and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 24 mi (38.62 km).

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#1 Fairchance

Fairchance is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7461900, -80.0609000
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,708
Coordinates39.7717500, -80.5114700
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Davistown Road (-80.06099, 39.746245)
End: Mount Carmel Ridge Road (-80.511473, 39.771884)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairchance and Mount Carmel. The current time is 03:15:14.

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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.