Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Tatamy, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
66.8 mi
108 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
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Tatamy, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Bristol, PA to Tatamy, PA is 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m via NJ 31 and US 22, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traveling from Pennsylvania into Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. Given the relatively short distance and time, it's an easy same-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 31 | 25.9 mi | 36m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| US 22 | 5 mi | 9m |
| Pennington Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| US 13 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Radcliffe Street | 3 mi | 5m |
| Sullivan Trail | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Trenton Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 25.9 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Tatamy, 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
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 22
Exit 3
Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Easton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto Snyder Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Snyder Street
23
Turn right onto 3rd Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
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3rd Street
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on College Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
College Avenue
25
Continue on Cattell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cattell Street
26
Turn slight left onto Knox Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Knox Avenue
27
Continue on Sullivan Trail
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sullivan Trail
28
Turn left onto Uhler Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Uhler Road
29
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn left onto 7th Street
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
7th Street
31
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under two hours and can be completed in a single day, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Bristol, PA in the morning, perhaps after 9 AM, could help you avoid rush hour. Plan for one brief stop if needed; the longest stretch without a break is about 26 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is low at $11, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. The primary roads are well-trafficked, so be aware of merging traffic.
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 33.4 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 55m 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 55m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tatamy, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington 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 Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Easton
7
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.13 | $24.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Tatamy, PA
Morning in Tatamy on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 25.9 miles on NJ 31 before transitioning to other main roads. The highway portion means you'll likely see many exits and interchanges, requiring attention as you merge and navigate traffic. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as exit density decreases.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?
9/10
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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.4 miles (US 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Tatamy, PA, road signs point toward Alpha and Easton.
Alpha
56.4 mi in
|
~1h 23m
|
via US 22
Easton
61.4 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). 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 Tatamy, 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 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.4 miles (US 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tatamy, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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