Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
191 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from Bristol, PA to Mercersburg, PA covers 191 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.5 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 191 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bristol Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Mercersburg, PA.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Wood Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
Continue on North Hanover Street
Turn right onto West North Street
Turn left onto North West Street
Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 16: Waynesboro, Greencastle
Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East
Continue on East Baltimore Street
Continue on Buchanan Trail West
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto East Seminary Street
Turn right onto JEB Stuart Alley
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.5 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mercersburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bristol, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 191 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.5 mi from Bristol, PA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95.5 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mercersburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Mercersburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$30.73 one way
$61.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.58 | $69.17 |
| premium | $4.95 | $37.25 | $74.51 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.17 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.71 | $7.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.74 | $12.22 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Mercersburg on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
96 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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