Road Trips from Bristol, PA
Bristol, PA is your launchpad for a variety of road trips, whether you're looking for a short, easy drive or a longer adventure. With options ranging from under two hours to nearly six, you can find trips with mostly highway driving and gently rolling terrain, or more challenging routes with hilly landscapes. Many of these destinations offer access to significant historical parks, making them ideal for a day trip focused on exploration.
Total Routes
160
Shortest
1.5h
With Parks Nearby
160
Under 2 hours
7 total in this range
West Hamburg, PA
1h 49m88.3 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive to West Hamburg, PA offers a score of 9 for its drive quality. The terrain is gently rolling, and it's a good option if you want a bit more distance than the closest trips, but still want to stick to a mostly highway profile.
Laurys Station, PA
1h 37m76.7 mi one way
For a quick 1.6-hour drive, Laurys Station, PA is a solid choice with a drive score of 8. It features mostly flat terrain and is primarily highway driving, making it an easy escape.
Cherryville, PA
1h 43m79.8 mi one way
Cherryville, PA is accessible in 1.7 hours with a drive score of 8. This route is mostly highway and traverses mostly flat terrain, offering a straightforward journey.
Cementon, PA
1h 34m74.5 mi one way
This 1.6-hour trip to Cementon, PA has a drive score of 7. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain, making it one of the more accessible, shorter options.
Walnutport, PA
1h 43m78.1 mi one way
Walnutport, PA is reachable in 1.7 hours and scores an 8 for its drive. The terrain here is gently rolling, offering a slightly varied landscape compared to the flatter routes.
Full-day getaway
62 total in this range
New Philadelphia, PA
2h 17m109.4 mi one way
At 2.3 hours and 109.4 miles, New Philadelphia, PA is a longer day trip option with a strong drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, offering a comfortable drive.
Lamar, PA
3h 55m206.8 mi one way
Consider Lamar, PA for a longer excursion, taking 3.9 hours over 206.8 miles. This route mixes highway and surface roads, has a high drive score of 9, and features gently rolling terrain.
Jersey Shore, PA
3h 58m200.9 mi one way
Jersey Shore, PA is about a 4-hour drive, covering 200.9 miles. This route uses a mix of highway and surface roads and boasts a drive score of 9 with gently rolling terrain.
Shamokin Dam, PA
3h 6m149.7 mi one way
Shamokin Dam, PA is a 3.1-hour drive at 149.7 miles. This option combines highway and surface roads, offering a drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain.
Espy, PA
2h 47m142.7 mi one way
Espy, PA is a 2.8-hour drive covering 142.7 miles. It has a high drive score of 9 and features gently rolling terrain, predominantly using highway routes.
Weekend trip
88 total in this range
Coaldale, PA
4h 49m251.4 mi one way
This destination is the longest trip at 4.8 hours and 251.4 miles, with a perfect drive score of 10. It uses mixed highway and surface roads and navigates gently rolling terrain.
Ridgway, PA
5h 46m296.3 mi one way
Ridgway, PA is the most extensive option, a 5.8-hour drive covering 296.3 miles. 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
Browse by Mood
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
Mild temperatures are ideal for exploring the parks accessible from these routes, with gently rolling terrain making for pleasant drives.
Summer
Longer days allow for exploration of the parks near these destinations, though expect warmer weather on drives with varied terrain.
Fall
The gently rolling and hilly terrains offer scenic views as the seasons change, perfect for day trips.
Winter
Focus on the mostly highway routes for easier winter travel, keeping in mind that park access might be limited.
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