How far is Bristol, PA from Burnham, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Burnham, PA is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Burnham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Burnham.
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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
108.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Electric Avenue
1036 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Electric Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Electric Avenue
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Continue on South Logan Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue
1485 ft · 49 sec · West Freedom Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
2900 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Beech Street
22 m · 2 sec · North Beech Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Beech Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Burnham.
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
109 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Burnham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Burnham?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Bristol and 90 miles from Burnham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Burnham.
Stop Ideas Near Brickerville
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 Brickerville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Burnham. Straight-line distance: 147.76 mi (237.79 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 Burnham
Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,984 |
| Coordinates | 40.6386800, -77.5686100 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burnham (-77.56861, 40.63868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.16 | $58.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
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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