How far is Centre Hall, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Centre Hall, PA to Bristol, PA is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.91 mi
03h 14m
Flight
157.64 mi
253.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.64 mi
Kilometers
253.7 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.91 mi
Kilometers
320.12 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Centre Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre Hall
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre Hall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Centre Hall
99.4 mi
01h 37m
To Bristol
99.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centre Hall and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centre Hall and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miles Alley

    18 m · 6 sec · North Miles Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Decator Alley

    67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Fort Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Route 322

    1884 ft · 47 sec · Old Route 322

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Route 322

    36 m · 2 sec · Old Route 322

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322

    141 m · 18 sec · Old Route 322

  8. 8

    Turn left

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 322 East: Lewistown

    814 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto General Potter Highway

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · General Potter Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    109.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre Hall and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 mi · 55%
General Potter Highway
70.3 mi · 35%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
3.87 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 37m from Centre Hall
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Centre Hall and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centre Hall to Bristol?

The road trip is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Centre Hall and 99.6 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Centre Hall and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colebrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colebrook.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centre Hall and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 157.64 mi (253.7 km).

Centre Hall

#1 Centre Hall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,216
Coordinates40.8475600, -77.6861100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Miles Alley (-77.686054, 40.847598)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $28.68
Round trip
$57.37
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.68 $57.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.28 $64.57
Premium $4.95 $34.78 $69.55
Diesel $5.98 $41.98 $83.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Centre Hall and Bristol. The current time is 23:00:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.