How far is McConnellstown, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from McConnellstown, PA to Bristol, PA is about 217 miles (349.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
217.04 mi
03h 37m
Flight
171.97 mi
276.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.97 mi
Kilometers
276.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.04 mi
Kilometers
349.29 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in McConnellstown
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McConnellstown
2026-10-15T12:53
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Oct 15, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McConnellstown
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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From McConnellstown
106.2 mi
01h 48m
To Bristol
110.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Raystown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Raystown Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Fairgrounds Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    658 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Mount Union

    33 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Penn Highway

    12.1 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Croghan Pike

    10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  19. 19

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    155.6 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McConnellstown 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
31 steps
12 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
156 mi · 72%
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 7%
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi · 6%
Spring Run Road
4.75 mi · 2%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 2%
Forge Hill Road
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

156 mi · 02h 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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 48m from McConnellstown
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving McConnellstown and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from McConnellstown and 110.9 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.19 one way or $68.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around McConnellstown and Mostly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McConnellstown and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 171.97 mi (276.76 km).

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#1 McConnellstown

Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.

Population0
Coordinates40.4525700, -78.0816700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Raystown Road (-78.082125, 40.452872)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.99 L · about $34.19
Round trip
$68.39
15.32 gal · 57.98 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $34.19 $68.39
Mid-grade $4.93 $37.73 $75.45
Premium $5.31 $40.64 $81.27
Diesel $6.55 $50.17 $100.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McConnellstown and Bristol. The current time is 12:53:30.

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.