Bradford Woods to Bristol is 337 miles and takes about 6h 16m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a consistent, high-speed journey primarily on major roadways. Given its duration and single-day recommendation, this route is best suited for those prioritizing efficient travel between these two points. It offers a straightforward path, making it a practical choice for a quick trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.5 miles from Bradford Woods, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
330 mi
5h 59m
Perry Highway
2.3 mi
4m
Shenot Road
0.9 mi
2m
Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
1m
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Wexford Run Road
0.5 mi
1m
Beaver Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Pond Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 330 mi, about 5h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford Woods, PA and Bristol, PA.
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Start on Bradford Road
62 ft·5 sec·Bradford Road
2
Turn right onto Wexford Run Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Wexford Run Road
3
Turn right onto Shenot Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Shenot Road
4
Turn left onto US 19
2.3 mi·4 min·Perry Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
Merge onto I 76; PATP
330 mi·5 hr 59 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
9
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
14
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
15
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 16m duration, starting your drive from Bradford Woods in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Bristol with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop for a drive of this length, plan for a brief break around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $56, so ensure your tank is full before departing and be mindful of your fuel gauge, especially on the longest 330-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services can be spaced out. Keep an eye out for toll plazas as you navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.5 miles from Bradford Woods, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 330 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.5 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradford Woods, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradford Woods, PA
This is one driving day of about 337 miles and 6h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Bradford Woods, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 330 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 335.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
5
4.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
5
4.6 mi into trip|~10m in|I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
334.5 mi into trip|~6h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
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335.5 mi into trip|~6h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.87 one way
$111.74 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$61.19
$122.38
premium
$4.93
$65.36
$130.71
diesel
$5.61
$74.41
$148.81
Estimated Tolls: $42.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(330 mi)$42.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Tolls
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$124–$149
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101.1
1
$35.39
$16.18
Efficient EV
84.3
0
$29.49
$13.48
EV Truck/SUV
134.8
1
$47.18
$21.57
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bradford Woods, PA
Night
in Bradford Woods on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
169 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 302.2
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 197.6
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 244.1
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 313.8
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 313.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with a 98% highway share, meaning you'll spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The profile is a classic 'highway-focused drive,' designed for covering ground efficiently. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 330 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. The route utilizes Perry Highway and Shenot Road for brief segments, but the overwhelming character is that of a fast-paced interstate journey.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 330 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Perry Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 337 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 337 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 330 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $42.90 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 4.6 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bristol, PA before the return drive.
