How far is McCalmont, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from McCalmont, PA to Bristol, PA is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
337.53 mi
05h 22m
Flight
272.25 mi
438.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.25 mi
Kilometers
438.14 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.53 mi
Kilometers
543.2 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Tue, May 26, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in McCalmont
Tue, May 26, 8:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCalmont
2026-05-26T09:54
Arrive Bristol
Tue, May 26, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCalmont
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McCalmont
168.6 mi
02h 41m
To Bristol
169 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McCalmont Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · McCalmont Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    319 mi · 5 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
319 mi · 95%
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 3%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi
McCalmont Road
0.94 mi
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

319 mi · 05h 48m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
272.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 41m from McCalmont
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving McCalmont and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.5 miles (543.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from McCalmont and 169 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around McCalmont and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCalmont and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 272.25 mi (438.14 km).

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#1 McCalmont

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Population1,029
Coordinates40.8195100, -79.9445000
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: McCalmont Road (-79.944519, 40.819458)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.09 L · about $48.66
Round trip
$97.33
23.82 gal · 90.18 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.66 $97.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.77 $109.55
Premium $4.95 $59.00 $118.00
Diesel $5.98 $71.22 $142.44

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between McCalmont and Bristol. The current time is 09:54:31.

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.