Bristol, PA to Snyder, PA is 277.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the same region. It's a largely highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without many detours. The estimated fuel cost suggests it's an economical choice for a day trip.
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
138.8 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
213.1 mi
3h 52m
William Penn Highway
12.8 mi
17m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Eichler Road
10.5 mi
15m
Harold Avenue
9.1 mi
14m
Quaker Valley Road
3.8 mi
5m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
Bedford Street
3.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 213.1 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Snyder, 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
211 mi·3 hr 49 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward Altoona, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·42 sec·Business 220
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
15
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.4 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
17
Turn straight onto PA 56
3.8 mi·5 min·Quaker Valley Road
18
Continue on PA 56
10 mi·15 min·Eichler Road
19
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
20
Continue on PA 56
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
146 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
22
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
23
Continue on Bedford Street
3.2 mi·6 min·Bedford Street
24
Continue on PA 271
0.1 mi·24 sec·Clinton Street
25
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Washington Street
26
Turn right onto PA 56; PA 403
0.5 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
27
Turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
1.2 mi·3 min·Broad Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Laurel Avenue
29
At end of road, turn right onto PA 56
0.3 mi·58 sec·Strayer Street
30
Continue on PA 56
9.1 mi·14 min·Harold Avenue
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 22 West: Blairsville
32
Merge onto US 22
13 mi·17 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward PA 217: Blairsville
34
Turn right
129 ft·6 sec
Toward PA 217 North
35
Turn right onto PA 217
0.6 mi·1 min·PA 217
36
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Newport Road
37
Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
44 ft·2 sec·Lakeview Drive
38
Arrive at destination
Lakeview Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 37m estimated driving time, starting your trip in Bristol, PA early in the morning will allow you to reach Snyder, PA well before evening. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being over 200 miles on the Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. The 78% highway share means you'll encounter fewer complex intersections, making for a predictable drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.8 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.1 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 61 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.8 miles or 2h 35m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snyder, 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 277.5 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 213.1 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 216 — 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
215.2 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
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 Altoona, Johnstown
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216 mi into trip|~4h in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.25 one way
$88.49 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$48.97
$97.93
premium
$4.81
$52.53
$105.06
diesel
$4.80
$52.40
$104.79
Estimated Tolls: $27.70
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(213.1 mi)$27.70
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
$44
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.3
1
$29.14
$13.32
Efficient EV
69.4
0
$24.28
$11.10
EV Truck/SUV
111
1
$38.85
$17.76
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Snyder, PA
Late night
in Snyder on Monday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
SE 2 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
85°F
State Line, PA
139 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
3 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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...
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 248.8
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 239.2
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 213.1 miles. Following that, you'll transition to roads like the William Penn Highway, which may offer a slightly different driving experience. The overall character is geared towards covering distance efficiently, with the bulk of the mileage on faster, more direct highways.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 213.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. 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 277.5 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
Gently rolling terrain
2,343 ft23 ft
Total Climb
2,976 ft
Total Descent
1,999 ft
Highest Point
2,343 ft
~237.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,320 ft
Notable High Points
2,343 ft at ~237.9 miles+1,060 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 Snyder, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Cessna.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 277.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 213.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $27.70 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 18 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 Snyder, 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 Johnstown Flood 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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Snyder, PA before the return drive.
