How far is Mountainhome, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Mountainhome, PA to Bristol, PA is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
97.1 mi
02h 14m
Flight
77.33 mi
124.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.33 mi
Kilometers
124.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.27 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mountainhome
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountainhome
2026-04-18T21:41
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountainhome
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
Riegelsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mountainhome
46.7 mi
01h 07m
To Bristol
50.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paradise Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Paradise Valley Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Paradsise Valley Road

    7.5 mi · 14 min · Paradsise Valley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Courtland Street

    825 ft · 26 sec · North Courtland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Independence Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Independence Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Seven Bridge Road

    797 ft · 10 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2414 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown

    53 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway

    1063 ft · 30 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Bath Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Bath Street

    2040 ft · 47 sec · Bath Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  33. 33

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 28%
US 46 East
10.1 mi · 10%
I 295 North
9.38 mi · 10%
Paradsise Valley Road
7.48 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
6.34 mi · 7%
US 202
5.77 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

26.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riegelsville
01h 07m from Mountainhome
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mountainhome and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Riegelsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Mountainhome and 50.5 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mountainhome and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Riegelsville

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

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

56 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

57 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

62 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

64 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountainhome and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 77.33 mi (124.45 km).

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#1 Mountainhome

Census designated place

Population1,182
Coordinates41.1737000, -75.2710200
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Peterson Road (-75.270833, 41.17367)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.97 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.03
6.86 gal · 25.94 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.01 $28.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.95 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $5.98 $20.51 $41.02

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 Mountainhome and Bristol. The current time is 21:41:34.

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.