How far is State Line, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from State Line, PA to Bristol, PA is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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 01m.
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 southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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 State Line and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State Line and Bristol.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue North
822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North
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Continue on Molly Pitcher Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2289 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
130.9 mi · 2 hr 22 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 State Line 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
131 mi · 02h 22m
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 State Line and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State Line to Bristol?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from State Line and 95 miles from Bristol.
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 32.7 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 10:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State Line and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State Line and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 154.43 mi (248.53 km).
#1 State Line
State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7248200, -77.7244400 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.35 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $31.52 | $63.03 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $34.47 | $68.93 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $43.26 | $86.53 |
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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