How far is Bristol, PA from Berlin, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Berlin, PA is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Berlin.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
238.5 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn right
682 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Brotherton Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn right onto Glades Pike
1177 ft · 30 sec · Glades Pike
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Turn left onto Brotherton Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Brotherton Road
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Turn left onto Berlin Plank Road
531 ft · 9 sec · Berlin Plank Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1703 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
931 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Berlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
239 mi · 04h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Berlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Berlin?
The road trip is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shiremanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Bristol and 124.1 miles from Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Shiremanstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shiremanstown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 217.62 mi (350.23 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berlin
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,931 |
| Coordinates | 39.9206400, -78.9578000 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berlin (-78.9578, 39.92064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.27 | $104.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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