Trip from Bristol, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

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

Drive Time

8h 2m

Distance

431.8 mi

695 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 54m ★

6 AM

8h 3m

8 AM

8h 20m

10 AM

8h 9m

12 PM

8h 7m

3 PM

8h 9m

5 PM

8h 19m

8 PM

7h 58m

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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township in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States

Lawrence Park, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Bristol, PA, and heading to Lawrence Park, PA, this 431.8-mile journey will take approximately 8 hours and 2 minutes of pure driving time. Given the duration, it's best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the drive. You'll be navigating a mix of major roadways, including the Keystone Shortway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and I-79. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $72, and with two planned stops, you can break up the longest stretch of 256.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway. This route stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward path across the state.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

215.9 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	256.6 mi	4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.2 mi	1h 20m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	24 mi	28m
West 12th Street	5.1 mi	10m
East Lake Road	0.8 mi	1m
Bristol Pike	0.7 mi	1m
Jefferson Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

158 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto Washington Street

506 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

Turn left onto Wood Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Wood Street

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Beaver Street

Turn slight right onto US 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP

22 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 North: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

5.1 mi · 10 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto PA 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 8 sec · Lawrence Parkway

Arrive at destination

Lawrence Parkway

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2-day trip, aim for an early morning departure on your first day to maximize daylight hours. The 8-hour total driving time suggests a comfortable split, with roughly 4 hours of driving each day. Plan your two stops strategically to coincide with rest and refueling needs, especially before tackling the longest 256.6-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. The estimated fuel cost of $72 is a good baseline for budgeting, but always factor in potential price variations. Consider spending your overnight in a town roughly halfway along your route to break up the driving and allow for a full second day of travel.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 215.9 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 4h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 95 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 215.9 miles or 4h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 215.9 miles or 4h 1m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence Park, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bristol, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lawrence Park, PA

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Bristol, PA.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Cuba, NY

216 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Cuba, NY

216 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Cuba, NY after about 216 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 215.9 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16095262746

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Burlington, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16095262746

Visit website

Rainbow Valley Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.1

Hadley, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17242532208

Visit website

The Factory Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 401

Saegertown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+18147633517

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 92.5

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 92.5

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 92.5

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 277.6

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 30.8

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Bicentennial Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 431.8

Erie, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+18144347376

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 30.8

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 430.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

26.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

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 476: Chester, Allentown

430.4 mi into trip | ~7h 59m in | PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.59 one way

$143.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$78.40	$156.81
premium	$4.93	$83.74	$167.48
diesel	$5.61	$95.34	$190.67

Estimated Tolls: $12.77

Pennsylvania Turnpike (98.2 mi) $12.77

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

$72

Tolls

$13

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	129.5	1	$45.34	$20.73
Efficient EV	108	1	$37.78	$17.27
EV Truck/SUV	172.7	2	$60.45	$27.64

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% 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

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence Park, PA

Night in Lawrence Park on Saturday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Cuba, NY

216 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

9 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

8h 2m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 29.8

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $1 near mile 14.9

View on nps.gov

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 14.9

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 29.8

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed profile, with 38% of the journey utilizing highways. You'll experience stretches of both faster highway driving and potentially more varied road conditions as you transition between major routes. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is a substantial 256.6 miles along the Keystone Shortway. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, moving from the efficiency of major interstates to potentially more scenic or direct routes that make up the remainder of the trip. This blend means you'll get a taste of different driving experiences throughout the 8-hour travel time.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 256.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 431.8 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

1,625 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

3,320 ft

Total Descent

2,698 ft

Highest Point

1,625 ft

~308.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,602 ft

Notable High Points

1,612 ft at ~92.5 miles +533 ft prominence

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 Park, PA, road signs point toward Allentown and Mount Pocono.

Allentown

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Mount Pocono

100.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.

Expect about $12.77 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.

Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Park, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lawrence Park, PA before the return drive.

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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