This 298.4-mile drive from Coolspring, PA to Bristol, PA is a substantial journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including the longest continuous stretch of 267.6 miles. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, this is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of the US, ideal for those looking to cover distance efficiently. Plan for one main stop to break up the drive.
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
149.2 miles from Coolspring, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
267.6 mi
4h 53m
US 119
10.3 mi
12m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
Connellsville Road
2.3 mi
3m
Coolspring Jumonville Road
0.9 mi
2m
Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
1m
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 267.6 mi, about 4h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolspring, PA and Bristol, PA.
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Start on Stronko Lane
124 ft·7 sec·Stronko Lane
2
Turn right onto Coolspring Jumonville Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Coolspring Jumonville Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Connellsville Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Connellsville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
5
Continue on US 119
10 mi·12 min·US 119
6
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
7
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
8
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
9
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
10
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
11
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
13
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
267 mi·4 hr 52 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
15
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
20
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
21
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 42-minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight. With the longest stretch being over 260 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your single recommended stop strategically for fuel and a break. While the total duration is manageable for a day trip, be mindful of the significant time spent on the turnpike. Consider packing snacks and drinks to minimize the need for frequent stops. A good tip is to check traffic conditions on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before you depart, as it's the most critical artery for this journey.
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 149.2 miles from Coolspring, PA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 267.6 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 66 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coolspring, 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 Coolspring, PA
This is one driving day of about 298.4 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Coolspring, 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 267.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 296.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Connellsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Connellsville Road
Navigation decision point
5
28 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
5
28.1 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
295.8 mi into trip|~5h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
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296.8 mi into trip|~5h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.11 one way
$104.23 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$57.06
$114.12
premium
$5.20
$61.04
$122.09
diesel
$6.28
$73.73
$147.46
Estimated Tolls: $34.78
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(267.6 mi)$34.78
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
$52
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.5
1
$31.33
$14.32
Efficient EV
74.6
0
$26.11
$11.94
EV Truck/SUV
119.4
1
$41.78
$19.10
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 22, 2026
Origin
Coolspring, PA
Late night
in Coolspring on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Friday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
63°F
State Line, PA
149 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
5 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
5h 42m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 164.6
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 267.5
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 61.7
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
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 205.8
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
~33 min detour
$1
near mile 277.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience on this route, with 95% of the journey taking place on major roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main companion for the majority of the trip, encompassing the longest uninterrupted stretch of 267.6 miles. While primarily a high-speed drive, you will briefly encounter US 119 and Pleasant Valley Road, offering a slight change of pace before rejoining the turnpike. This route is designed for covering ground quickly, so anticipate consistent travel speeds for most of your drive.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 267.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Connellsville Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 298.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.9 miles (Connellsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,094 ft23 ft
Total Climb
2,073 ft
Total Descent
3,100 ft
Highest Point
2,094 ft
~42.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,071 ft
Notable High Points
1,846 ft at ~106.6 miles+676 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coolspring, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 298.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 267.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.78 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 19 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 Bristol, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Connellsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 28 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bristol, PA before the return drive.
