Road Trips from Bristol, PA
Bristol, PA, is a good starting point for trips ranging from short hops to longer excursions. You've got several options within about two hours that stick to mostly highway, with gently rolling or flat terrain, all offering access to significant national parks. If you're up for a longer drive, there are also destinations around four to six hours away with varied terrain, including some hilly sections, that are still serviced by a mix of highway and surface roads.
Total Routes
162
Shortest
1.5h
With Parks Nearby
162
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
West Hamburg, PA
1h 49m88.3 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive takes you 88.3 miles to West Hamburg, PA. With a drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain, it's a solid choice for a mostly highway route. It also grants access to nearby parks like Valley Forge.
Laurys Station, PA
1h 37m76.7 mi one way
A 1.6-hour trip covering 76.7 miles, Laurys Station, PA, offers a mostly flat terrain experience. This route has a drive score of 8 and is primarily highway, with access to parks such as Independence National Historical Park.
Cherryville, PA
1h 43m79.8 mi one way
Head 79.8 miles to Cherryville, PA, in 1.7 hours. This route features mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 8, making it a straightforward highway journey. Like other options, it provides access to historical parks.
Cementon, PA
1h 34m74.5 mi one way
Cementon, PA, is 74.5 miles away and takes 1.6 hours. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 7 and offers mostly flat terrain. It's a shorter option that still connects you to major park areas.
Walnutport, PA
1h 43m78.1 mi one way
This 1.7-hour, 78.1-mile drive leads to Walnutport, PA. It features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 7. The route is primarily highway, and you'll have access to notable parks.
Full-day getaway
63 total in this range
New Philadelphia, PA
2h 17m109.4 mi one way
For a longer day trip, New Philadelphia, PA, is 109.4 miles and takes 2.3 hours. This mostly highway route has a high drive score of 9 and features gently rolling terrain, with park access included.
Lamar, PA
3h 55m206.8 mi one way
This 3.9-hour drive spans 206.8 miles to Lamar, PA. It's a mixed highway and surface road route with a drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain. This is a longer option compared to the closer destinations.
Jersey Shore, PA
3h 58m200.9 mi one way
Jersey Shore, PA, is 200.9 miles away and requires 4 hours of driving. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads, earning a drive score of 9, and offers gently rolling terrain.
Shamokin Dam, PA
3h 6m149.7 mi one way
Shamokin Dam, PA, is a 3.1-hour drive covering 149.7 miles. The profile is mixed highway & surface with a strong drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain. It's a substantial trip from Bristol.
Espy, PA
2h 47m142.7 mi one way
Espy, PA, is 142.7 miles and takes 2.8 hours. This mostly highway route has a drive score of 9 and features gently rolling terrain. It's a good mid-range option for distance.
Weekend trip
90 total in this range
Coaldale, PA
4h 49m251.4 mi one way
At 251.4 miles and 4.8 hours, Coaldale, PA, is the longest drive among the predominantly highway options. It has a drive score of 10 and gently rolling terrain, offering a significant excursion.
Ridgway, PA
5h 46m296.3 mi one way
Ridgway, PA, is the most extensive trip at 296.3 miles and 5.8 hours. This route features hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes and a top drive score of 10, using mixed highway and surface roads.
Lake City, PA
5h 57m305.9 mi one way
Howard, PA
4h 13m220.6 mi one way
Hyde, PA
4h 57m263.7 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Coaldale, PA
4h 49m251.4 mi one way
Ridgway, PA
5h 46m296.3 mi one way
Lake City, PA
5h 57m305.9 mi one way
Howard, PA
4h 13m220.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a chance to explore the parks near these routes, with gently rolling terrain making for pleasant drives.
Summer
Summer drives are well-suited for the mostly highway routes, with access to historical parks providing daytime activities.
Fall
The fall season brings opportunities to enjoy the varied terrain, from flat to gently rolling, on these mostly highway excursions.
Winter
Winter travel on these routes, particularly the mostly highway options, can be managed, keeping in mind the terrain variations.
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