Trip from Bristol, PA to North Warren, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

340.6 mi

548 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 57m

8 AM

7h 20m

10 AM

7h 5m

12 PM

7h 3m

3 PM

7h 6m

5 PM

7h 19m

8 PM

6h 50m

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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North Warren, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Bristol, PA to North Warren, PA is 340.6 miles and takes about 6h 56m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the state's interior. Expect a mix of major highways and surface roads as you traverse the state. With a recommended one-day duration, this route is suitable for a straightforward trip when you want to cover ground efficiently.

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

170.3 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	165.5 mi	3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.2 mi	1h 20m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	24 mi	28m
US 219	12.3 mi	18m
Montmorenci Road	8.8 mi	13m
PA 948	8.6 mi	12m
State Park Road	7.5 mi	13m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	7.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.5 mi, about 3h

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,067 veh/hr typical · worst 1,528

Quietest

2 AM

~190 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and North Warren, 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

166 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Park

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

Use the right lane.

Continue on Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hickory Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto US 62

2.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn right onto Vine Street

112 ft · 11 sec · Vine Street

Turn left onto Railroad Street

75 ft · 3 sec · Railroad Street

Arrive at destination

Railroad Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6h 56m drive, aim for an early morning departure from Bristol, PA, to maximize daylight. The 340.6-mile route has a fuel cost estimated at $56, so ensure your tank is full before leaving the city. While one day is recommended, the longest stretch without a major highway change is 165.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a good opportunity for a break if needed.

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 170.3 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.5 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 75 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170.3 miles or 3h 12m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Warren, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 340.6 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central City, PA

170 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

Barton, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.9 mi from route

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

1.9 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 100.8 — 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

100.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.48 one way

$118.97 round trip

$4.44/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.86	$65.13	$130.26
premium	$5.20	$69.68	$139.35
diesel	$6.28	$84.16	$168.32

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

$59

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102.2	1	$35.76	$16.35
Efficient EV	85.2	0	$29.80	$13.62
EV Truck/SUV	136.2	1	$47.68	$21.80

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 Oct 19, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Late night in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

2:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Widespread Frost

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

North Warren, PA

Late night in North Warren on Saturday

Local time

2:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Widespread Frost then Sunny

SW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

32 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 56m 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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 35.2

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $1 near mile 23.5

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 23.5

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 ~68 min detour Free near mile 23.5

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features 36% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway covering 165.5 miles. You'll navigate a mixed environment of major roadways and surface streets. Expect to encounter frequent exits and entrances on the turnpike sections before transitioning to more open cruising on the Keystone Shortway.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 165.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 9/10

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 30 significant decision points across 340.6 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

2,170 ft 23 ft

Total Climb

4,135 ft

Total Descent

2,940 ft

Highest Point

2,170 ft

~292 mi in

Elevation Range

2,147 ft

Notable High Points

1,831 ft at ~97.3 miles +710 ft prominence

1,561 ft at ~194.7 miles +746 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 North Warren, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Mount Pocono and Penfield.

Allentown

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Mount Pocono

100.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Penfield

267.5 mi in | ~4h 58m

About the Cities

Starting in Bristol, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1681

Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Tullytown and Levittown.

Top landmarks

• Harriman Historic District — historic district in the United States
• Dorrance Mansion — historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
• Bristol Historic District — historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 340.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 56m 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 165.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 24 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 North Warren, 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. There are 24 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 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Warren, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-80

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Centre County Rest Area Westbound

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

Centre County Rest Area Eastbound

Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

Allentown Service Plaza

Hickory Run Service Plaza

Hickory Run Truck Plaza

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

Montour County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

TA

TA

Onvo Travel Plaza

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bristol, PA

North Warren, PA

Same local time

32 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 56m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bristol, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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