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

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.6 miles (483.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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
370.18 mi
06h 13m
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
370.18 mi
Kilometers
595.75 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-19T05:20
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 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
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Carmel
188.8 mi
03h 06m
To Bristol
181.4 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    901 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Winterhill Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · Winterhill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto George Town Road

    2 mi · 5 min · George Town Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dragon Highway

    1127 ft · 15 sec · Dragon Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hornet Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Husky Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1752 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Merchant Street

    1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grafton Road

    1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland

    1779 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    77.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford

    680 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road

    1455 ft · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    2552 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel 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
36 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 57%
I 68 East
78.2 mi · 21%
United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 3%
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 3%
Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 3%
Husky Highway
9.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

212 mi · 03h 51m

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
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
300.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 06m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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 188.8 miles from Mount Carmel and 181.4 miles from Bristol.

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 69.6 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 $53.36 one way or $106.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mount Carmel and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 300.64 mi (483.84 km).

Mount Carmel

#1 Mount Carmel

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,708
Coordinates39.7717500, -80.5114700
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Carmel Ridge Road (-80.511473, 39.771884)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.45 L · about $53.36
Round trip
$106.73
26.12 gal · 98.9 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $53.36 $106.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.06 $120.13
Premium $4.95 $64.70 $129.40
Diesel $5.98 $78.10 $156.20

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 Mount Carmel and Bristol. The current time is 05:20:11.

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.