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Trip from Bristol, PA to Factoryville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

72.6 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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borough of Pennsylvania

Factoryville, PA

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Trip Overview

This 72.6-mile journey from Bristol, PA, to Factoryville, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The drive primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a straightforward and efficient route. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for most of the way, suggesting a smooth and direct travel experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 31 25.9 mi 36m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 13.3 mi 15m
North Delaware Drive 6.4 mi 11m
US 22 4.9 mi 9m
Pennington Road 4.9 mi 9m
US 13 4 mi 5m
Main Street 3.4 mi 6m
Radcliffe Street 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: NJ 31 — 25.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Factoryville, PA.

1

Start on this road

158 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Washington Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · Radcliffe Street
4

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
5

Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Fallsington Avenue
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto US 13

4.0 mi · 5 min · US 13
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on Pine Grove Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pine Grove Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue
9

Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge

1.0 mi · 2 min · Calhoun Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto NJ 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pennington Avenue
11

Continue on NJ 31

4.9 mi · 9 min · Pennington Road
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 31

0.1 mi · 12 sec · NJ 31
13

Continue on NJ 31

10.0 mi · 15 min · NJ 31
14

Take the exit onto NJ 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31

427 ft · 5 sec · NJ 31
16

Enter roundabout onto NJ 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · NJ 31
17

Continue on NJ 31

10.0 mi · 12 min · NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 22 West, I 78 West: Phillipsburg
19

Merge onto I 78; US 22

13 mi · 15 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit onto US 22

4.9 mi · 9 min · US 22
Exit 3 Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

194 ft · 5 sec
Toward PA 611 Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on North Riverside Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Riverside Drive
23

Continue on PA 611

6.4 mi · 11 min · North Delaware Drive
24

Continue on PA 611

3.0 mi · 5 min · Main Street
25

Continue on Lower South Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lower South Main Street
26

Turn left onto East Factoryville Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Factoryville Road
27

Arrive at destination

East Factoryville Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart Bristol, PA, in the morning and arrive in Factoryville, PA, with plenty of daylight remaining. Since there are no specific stops noted on this route, plan for a brief fuel or rest break if needed, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel it's necessary. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good idea, especially with an estimated cost of $12 for the 72.6-mile drive. A good tip is to check traffic conditions before you leave, as the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway can experience congestion during peak hours.

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 36.3 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.9 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 16 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 59m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Factoryville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 31 for about 25.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Hope, PA

36 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Prospect Park, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Hope, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Radcliffe Street

At end of road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

Navigation decision point

7
27 mi into trip | ~46m in | NJ 31

Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

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 NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
8
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 22

Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
6
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward PA 611

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 611

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.04 one way

$24.07 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.18 $26.36
premium $4.93 $14.08 $28.16
diesel $5.61 $16.03 $32.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.35 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Factoryville, PA

Morning in Factoryville on Sunday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

New Hope, PA

36 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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $1
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $10 near mile 72.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for about 66% of this trip, meaning you'll be on well-maintained, higher-speed roads for a significant portion of your journey. The route incorporates NJ 31, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, and North Delaware Drive, offering a mix of expressway and arterial road driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.9 miles along NJ 31, providing a consistent pace for a good segment of your travel. While not a purely scenic byway, this profile suggests a practical and direct route, prioritizing efficient travel over winding backroads.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 mi on NJ 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 31 and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.6 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

442 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

905 ft

Total Descent

507 ft

Highest Point

442 ft

~51.9 mi in

Elevation Range

419 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Factoryville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Alpha along the way.

Alpha

56.4 mi in | ~1h 23m | via US 22

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.9 miles on NJ 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Factoryville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. 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 Factoryville, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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