Traveling from Bristol to Dallastown covers 117.9 miles across Pennsylvania, making it a manageable 2-hour and 29-minute journey. Because the trip is straightforward, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, and US 30 to connect the Northeast region of the state. Budgeting approximately $20 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection between two points rather than a vacation destination in itself, offering a direct path for those looking to reach their final stop efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
71.4 mi
1h 18m
US 222
16.8 mi
20m
US 30
16.8 mi
22m
Freysville Road
4.1 mi
7m
Lombard Road
1.7 mi
3m
Frysville Road
1.7 mi
2m
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
Bristol Pike
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Dallastown, PA.
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Start on this road
158 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
506 ft·27 sec·Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·Wood Street
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Beaver Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New YorkUse the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP
70 mi·1 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
15
Turn left
0.2 mi·25 sec
16
Merge onto US 222
15 mi·17 min·US 222
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
1.7 mi·2 min·US 222
Toward US 30 West
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
17 mi·22 min·US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Hallam
20
Keep slight left at fork
151 ft·9 sec
21
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Kreutz Creek Road
22
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Frysville Road
23
Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi·7 min·Freysville Road
24
Turn slight right onto Lombard Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Lombard Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on North Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
26
Continue on North Lombard Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·North Lombard Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto East Broad Street
371 ft·12 sec·East Broad Street
28
Turn left onto North Pleasant Avenue
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Pleasant Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
PA 214
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the 117.9-mile distance is easily doable in one go, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this route, planning your own breaks at the 71.4-mile mark will help you stay alert. If you are traveling during peak hours, factor in a little extra time for potential congestion on US 30 as you approach Dallastown. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to focus on a smooth, steady arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 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 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallastown, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bristol, 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 Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 117.9 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 71.4 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 117.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York
8
2.3 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
9
3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg
7
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
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 US 222: Reading, Lancaster
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117.6 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|East Broad Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.55 one way
$39.09 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.41
$42.82
premium
$4.93
$22.87
$45.73
diesel
$5.61
$26.03
$52.06
Estimated Tolls: $9.29
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(71.4 mi)$9.29
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
$20
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.38
$5.66
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.51
$7.55
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning
in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Dallastown, PA
Morning
in Dallastown on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Denver, PA
59 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
23 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
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 36.6
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
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...
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 24.4
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 44.7
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 77.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 89% of this trip takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 71.4 miles. As you transition onto US 222 and US 30, the character of the road shifts from high-speed transit to standard highway travel. It is a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary roads. You can anticipate a consistent pace throughout the journey, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 117.9 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 1.7 miles (Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bristol, PA and Dallastown, PA, road signs point toward Lancaster and Hallam.
Lancaster
73.6 mi in|~1h 25m
Hallam
108.8 mi in|~2h 11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 117.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.29 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.
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 Dallastown, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dallastown, PA before heading back.
