Bristol, PA to Lawrence, PA is 326.9 miles and takes about 6h 24m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. It's a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. Plan for a single day of travel, as the estimated duration allows for completion within typical driving hours.
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
163.4 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.8 mi
5h 11m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Valley Brook Road
3.1 mi
7m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Venetia Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.8 mi, about 5h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Lawrence, 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
282 mi·5 hr 8 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
15 mi·20 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
14
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
15
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
16
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
18
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
19
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
20
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
21
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
22
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
23
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
25
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
26
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
27
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
28
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
29
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
30
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
31
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
32
Continue on Valley Brook Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Valley Brook Road
33
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Valley Brook Road
Use the left lane.
34
Continue on Georgetown Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·Georgetown Road
35
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
468 ft·25 sec·Lawrence Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
328 ft·16 sec·2nd Street
37
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 24m estimated drive time, leaving Bristol, PA in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a highway-focused profile, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The $54 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. This is a drive where you can be flexible with your departure time due to its manageable length.
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 163.4 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.8 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 72 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.4 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence, 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 326.9 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Bristol, 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 283.8 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 286.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
285.9 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
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286.3 mi into trip|~5h 18m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.20 one way
$108.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.36
$118.71
premium
$4.93
$63.40
$126.80
diesel
$5.61
$72.18
$144.35
Estimated Tolls: $37.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(283.8 mi)$36.89
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)$0.56
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
$54
Tolls
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.1
1
$34.32
$15.69
Efficient EV
81.7
0
$28.60
$13.08
EV Truck/SUV
130.8
1
$45.77
$20.92
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lawrence, PA
Night
in Lawrence on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
163 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 24m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 135.3
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...
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 236.7
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 90.2
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 22.5
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 drive for 94% of this 326.9-mile journey. The bulk of your travel, a continuous stretch of 283.8 miles, will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Following that, you'll transition to I 70. This route is designed for covering distance, offering a consistent pace with minimal distractions from local traffic or winding roads. It's a profile that prioritizes forward momentum.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. 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 26 significant decision points across 326.9 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 Lawrence, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
285.9 mi in|~5h 17m|via I 70
Wheeling
285.9 mi in|~5h 17m|via I 70
New Stanton
285.9 mi in|~5h 17m|via I 70
Washington
286.3 mi in|~5h 18m|via I 70
Columbus
286.3 mi in|~5h 18m|via I 70
Fayette City
301.1 mi in|~5h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 24m. Total distance: 326.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 283.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $37.45 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 Lawrence, 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 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 — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lawrence, PA before the return drive.
