How far is Bristol, PA from Martinsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Martinsburg, PA is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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 in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Martinsburg.
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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
176.6 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522: McConnellsburg, Mount Union
2425 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road
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Turn right onto Waterfall Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road
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Continue on Pitt Street
120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street
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Continue on Waterfall Road
2882 ft · 57 sec · Waterfall Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterfall Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Waterfall Road
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Turn slight left
121 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Top Mountain Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Broad Top Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1855 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road
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Continue on Raystown Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road
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Turn slight left onto Cove Mt Road
3018 ft · 47 sec · Cove Mt Road
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Continue on Cove Mountain Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road
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Continue on East Allegheny Street
2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allegheny Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Martinsburg.
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
177 mi · 03h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Bristol and 110.7 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.87 one way or $63.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 183.8 mi (295.79 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 Martinsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,858 |
| Coordinates | 40.3111900, -78.3241800 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinsburg (-78.32418, 40.31119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.87 | $71.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.64 | $93.29 |
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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