Origin
Mount Carmel, PA
Morning in Mount Carmel on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA
Drive Time
6h 13m
Distance
370.2 mi
596 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
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6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Carmel, PA
K6
Bristol, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA covers 370.2 miles and takes about 6h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winterhill Road, George Town Road, Dragon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 13m drive with frequent turns across 370.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winterhill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Town Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dragon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hornet Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Husky Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 250 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Winterhill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Carmel Ridge Road
2
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
3
Continue on Winterhill Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Winterhill Road
4
Turn right onto George Town Road
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
George Town Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dragon Highway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Dragon Highway
6
Continue on Hornet Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Hornet Highway
7
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Husky Highway
8
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on United States Highway 250
12 mi
·
14 min
·
United States Highway 250
10
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Adams Street
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto Merchant Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Merchant Street
13
Continue on East Park Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Park Avenue
14
Turn right onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Grafton Road
15
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 68 East: Cumberland
18
Continue straight
78 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 220 North: Bedford
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ali Ghan Road
21
Turn left
30 mi
·
38 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
24
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
25
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
27
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi
·
3 hr 51 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13: Levittown, Bristol
29
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
30
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 13 South: Bristol
31
Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
32
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Beaver Street
33
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
34
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Pond Street
35
Turn left
92 ft
·
12 sec
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.1 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Mount Carmel, PA
This is one driving day of about 370.2 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Mount Carmel, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.1 mi from Mount Carmel, PA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.26 one way
$122.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $67.03 | $134.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.74 | $143.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.25 | $164.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.87 | $17.77 |
| Efficient EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.39 | $14.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.1 | 1 | $51.83 | $23.69 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Monday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
185 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA covers 370.2 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winterhill Road, George Town Road, Dragon Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.1 miles from Mount Carmel, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 13m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Carmel, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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