How far is Martinsburg, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Martinsburg, PA to Bristol, PA is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.67 mi
03h 46m
Flight
183.8 mi
295.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.8 mi
Kilometers
295.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.67 mi
Kilometers
355.13 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsburg
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martinsburg
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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Martinsburg
110.2 mi
01h 53m
To Bristol
110.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martinsburg and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allegheny Street

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cove Mountain Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cove Mt Road

    3018 ft · 49 sec · Cove Mt Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Raystown Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Saxton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1855 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Granada Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · New Granada Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Grenada Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · New Grenada Highway

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    121 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Waterfall Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Waterfall Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pitt Street

    120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP

    2869 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    177.5 mi · 3 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsburg 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
178 mi · 80%
Waterfall Road
10.6 mi · 5%
Main Street
10.5 mi · 5%
Cove Mountain Road
5.95 mi · 3%
Raystown Road
3.63 mi · 2%
New Grenada Highway
2.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

178 mi · 03h 14m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
183.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 53m from Martinsburg
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Martinsburg and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Martinsburg to Bristol?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 110.2 miles from Martinsburg and 110.5 miles from Bristol.

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 36.8 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royalton, 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 Royalton.

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 183.8 mi (295.79 km).

Martinsburg

#1 Martinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,858
Coordinates40.3111900, -78.3241800
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allegheny Street (-78.324236, 40.311087)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.48 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.66
15.58 gal · 58.96 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.83 $63.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.83 $71.65
Premium $4.95 $38.59 $77.18
Diesel $5.98 $46.58 $93.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Martinsburg and Bristol. The current time is 02:06:24.

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.