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Trip from Bristol, PA to Willistown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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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Downtown Willistown, PA, PA

Willistown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 45.3-mile drive from Bristol to Willistown, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes. You'll spend about 68% of your time on highways, so expect a fairly direct journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, so if you're looking for a straightforward transit, this route fits the bill. With no specific stops recommended, you can plan your own breaks or push through to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 24 mi 28m
Mid-County Expressway 6.5 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 5.4 mi 9m
Sproul Road 2.6 mi 4m
South Bryn Mawr Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
Bristol Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Street Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 24 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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 York Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use 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

22 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 20 Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
13

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on I 476

6.5 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork

440 ft · 11 sec
Toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College, Haverford College Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto US 30

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

214 ft · 9 sec
Use the right lane.
20

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Spring Mill Road
21

Continue on PA 320

2.6 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road
22

Turn right onto South Bryn Mawr Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Use the right lane.
23

Turn right onto PA 3

5.4 mi · 9 min · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto PA 926

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Street Road
Use the left lane.
25

Arrive at destination

PA 926

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Radnor, PA

23 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

Croydon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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
8
33.5 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

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 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
8
33.9 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Harcum College, Haverford College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 30 East: Villanova, Villanova Univers...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.51 one way

$15.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.23 $16.45
premium $4.93 $8.79 $17.57
diesel $5.61 $10.00 $20.00

Estimated Tolls: $3.18

Pennsylvania Turnpike (24.5 mi) $3.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$3

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 0 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Willistown, PA

Morning in Willistown on Tuesday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

24 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

1h 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with over two-thirds of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant stretch, including a continuous 24-mile segment, which will likely be your fastest and most uninterrupted part of the trip. Expect to navigate the Mid-County Expressway and West Chester Pike as well, offering a mix of expressway and potentially busier arterial road conditions. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 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: 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 Willistown, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Patp West: Harrisburg, Allentown, Chester, Villanova and Villanova University - among others.

Harrisburg

2.3 mi in | ~6m

Patp West: Harrisburg

3.9 mi in | ~9m | via I 276; PATP

Allentown

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Chester

26.3 mi in | ~34m

Villanova

33.5 mi in | ~44m

Villanova University

33.9 mi in | ~45m

Rosemont College

33.9 mi in | ~45m

Bryn Mawr College

33.9 mi in | ~45m

Harcum College

33.9 mi in | ~45m

Haverford College

33.9 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.18 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.

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 Willistown, 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: 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, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Willistown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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