How far is Germany, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Germany, PA to Bristol, PA is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germany and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germany and Bristol.
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Start on the route
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
997 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
1070 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Iron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Johns Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street
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Take the exit slight right
1127 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pond Street
901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street
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Turn left
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Germany and Bristol.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
212 mi · 03h 51m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Germany and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germany to Bristol?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Germany and 151.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Germany and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germany and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 225.93 mi (363.6 km).
#1 Germany
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,737 |
| Coordinates | 40.4203500, -79.1167000 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $41.23 | $82.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.40 | $92.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.99 | $99.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.34 | $120.68 |
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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