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

The driving distance from Mount Union, PA to Bristol, PA is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141 miles (226.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
171.64 mi
02h 45m
Flight
140.96 mi
226.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.96 mi
Kilometers
226.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.64 mi
Kilometers
276.22 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Union
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Union
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Union
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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Mount Union
85.4 mi
01h 22m
To Bristol
86.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
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 Union and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    130.9 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Union 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
131 mi · 76%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 15%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Harrisburg Pike
2.07 mi · 1%
Walnut Bottom Road
0.95 mi · 1%
US 13
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

131 mi · 02h 22m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
141 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 22m from Mount Union
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Union 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 Union to Bristol?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Mount Union and 86.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 141 miles (226.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Union and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Union and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 140.96 mi (226.85 km).

Mount Union

#1 Mount Union

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,312
Coordinates39.9053700, -77.5030400
Altitude277
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 (-77.503052, 39.905256)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.52
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.76 $49.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.95 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.98 $36.24 $72.48

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 Union and Bristol. The current time is 06:58:18.

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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.