How far is McConnellsburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from McConnellsburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
189.34 mi
03h 02m
Flight
166.93 mi
268.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.93 mi
Kilometers
268.64 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.34 mi
Kilometers
304.71 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in McConnellsburg
Sat, Oct 17, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McConnellsburg
2026-10-16T18:35
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Oct 16, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McConnellsburg
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From McConnellsburg
94.5 mi
01h 31m
To Bristol
94.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    11 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    1864 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Cove Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Great Cove Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP

    2869 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    177.5 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
178 mi · 94%
Great Cove Road
8.46 mi · 4%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Bristol Pike
0.58 mi
I 76
0.54 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

178 mi · 03h 14m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 31m from McConnellsburg
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McConnellsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from McConnellsburg and 94.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.77 one way or $59.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McConnellsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McConnellsburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 166.93 mi (268.64 km).

McConnellsburg

#1 McConnellsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population999
Coordinates39.9325900, -77.9988900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-77.998933, 39.932518)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $29.77
Round trip
$59.53
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $29.77 $59.53
Mid-grade $4.92 $32.86 $65.72
Premium $5.30 $35.39 $70.78
Diesel $6.55 $43.78 $87.56

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McConnellsburg and Bristol. The current time is 18:35:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.