Bristol, PA to Westfield, PA is 266.2 miles and takes about 5h 25m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, and US 15, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a highway-focused journey, meaning you'll cover ground efficiently. Given the ~5.5-hour drive time and 65% highway share, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel. Plan for a straightforward drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B.
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
133.1 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
17
Merge onto I 80
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 210A-BToward US 15: Lewisburg, WilliamsportUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 210BToward US 15 North: Williamsport
20
Merge onto US 15
2.6 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
21
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi·1 min·Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 15
0.6 mi·1 min·Hastings Street
24
Continue on US 15
0.4 mi·58 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
25
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 15
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Beltway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
44 mi·49 min·US 15
Exit 29Toward US 15 North: MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward PA 660 West, US 15 Business: Covington, Canoe CampUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto US 15 BUS; PA 660
1.3 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto PA 660
6.1 mi·8 min·North Elk Run Road
31
Continue on Charleston Road
2.9 mi·4 min·Charleston Road
32
Turn slight right onto SR 4035
5.1 mi·8 min·Catlin Hollow Road
33
At end of road, turn right onto PA 287
1.0 mi·1 min·Route 287
34
Turn left onto PA 249
15 mi·24 min·PA 249
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49
3.2 mi·6 min·PA 49
36
Turn left onto PA 349
89 ft·1 sec·Church Street
37
Arrive at destination
PA 349
Trip Plan
For this 5h 25m drive, consider an early morning departure from Bristol, PA, to maximize daylight and ensure you arrive in Westfield, PA, with ample time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $44, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest stretch is 74.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before entering that segment. This route is easily achievable in one day, so you can enjoy a leisurely pace and make spontaneous stops if you wish, but don't necessarily need to plan multiple overnight breaks.
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 133.1 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.2 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 59 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 2h 32m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westfield, 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 266.2 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 Northeast Extension for about 74.2 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 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 186.8 — 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
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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
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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
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167.8 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
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186.8 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.13 one way
$88.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$48.34
$96.67
premium
$4.93
$51.63
$103.25
diesel
$5.61
$58.77
$117.55
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
$44
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.95
$12.78
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.29
$10.65
EV Truck/SUV
106.5
1
$37.27
$17.04
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning
in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 15 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:38AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Westfield, PA
Morning
in Westfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NW 10 to 15 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:38AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
12 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 25m 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.
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 27.5
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 18.4
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 27.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 65% of the mileage on major roads. You'll experience the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 74.2 miles. Following that, the Keystone Shortway and US 15 will carry you onward. Expect a profile that leans heavily into efficient travel, with limited time on more winding or slower local roads. The character is one of steady progress, making it ideal for covering distance.
65% 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: 74.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Keystone Shortway. 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 Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 266.2 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 Westfield, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Mount Pocono, Williamsport and Canoe Camp.
Allentown
26.1 mi in|~34m
Mount Pocono
100.8 mi in|~1h 55m
Williamsport
167.8 mi in|~3h 11m
Canoe Camp
230.8 mi in|~4h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 266.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. 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.
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 Westfield, 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 — 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westfield, PA before the return drive.
