How far is Bristol, PA from State Line, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to State Line, PA is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 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 EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and State Line.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and State Line.
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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
129.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
2805 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
42.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11
729 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Molly Pitcher Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue North
822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and State Line.
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
130 mi · 02h 21m
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 State Line.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to State Line?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 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?
Cornwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Bristol and 92.3 miles from State Line.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.30 one way or $56.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near State Line.
Stop Ideas Near Cornwall
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 Cornwall.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and State Line. Straight-line distance: 154.43 mi (248.53 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 State Line
State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7248200, -77.7244400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Line (-77.72444, 39.72482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.35 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $42.61 | $85.22 |
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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