Hiller, PA to Bristol, PA is 312.6 miles and takes about 5h 57m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 119, and Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a predominantly highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a solid option for getting across the state efficiently.
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
156.3 miles from Hiller, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
267.6 mi
4h 53m
US 119
13.8 mi
15m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.7 mi
13m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
Telegraph Road
1 mi
1m
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 Hiller, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Fayette Avenue
39 ft·6 sec·Fayette Avenue
2
Turn left onto High Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·High Street
3
Continue on Telegraph Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Telegraph Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
5
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
12 mi·13 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
7
Merge onto US 119
14 mi·15 min·US 119
8
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
9
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
11
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
12
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
13
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
15
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
267 mi·4 hr 52 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
17
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
22
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
23
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 57m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive at your destination in Bristol, PA well before evening. The 267.6-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you can cover a significant distance before needing to think about your first stop. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is $52, and plan accordingly. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but a break around the halfway point is always a good idea to stay alert.
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 156.3 miles from Hiller, PA, or about 3h 2m 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 69 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.3 miles or 3h 2m 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 52m
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 Hiller, 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 Hiller, PA
This is one driving day of about 312.6 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Hiller, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 311.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.6 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
5
42.2 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
5
42.3 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
310 mi into trip|~5h 51m 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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311.1 mi into trip|~5h 53m 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
$49.84 one way
$99.69 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$55.16
$110.32
premium
$4.81
$59.17
$118.34
diesel
$4.80
$59.02
$118.05
Estimated Tolls: $35.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(267.6 mi)$34.78
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(11.7 mi)$0.82
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
$50
Tolls
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Breezewood, PA - Lincoln Highway - Tesla Supercharger
BREEZEWOOD, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Harrisburg, PA - Grayson Road - Tesla Supercharger
Harrisburg, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Somerset, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, PA
Tesla
10 DCFC
Somerset, PA - Service Plaza, Eastbound - Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Somerset, PA - Service Plaza, Westbound - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.8
1
$32.82
$15.00
Efficient EV
78.2
0
$27.35
$12.50
EV Truck/SUV
125
1
$43.76
$20.01
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Hiller, PA
Afternoon
in Hiller on Sunday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Smoke
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon
in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
156 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
4 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 57m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 280.2
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 183.2
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 75.5
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 21.6
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 215.6
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?
You'll spend 96% of this 312.6-mile trip on highways, primarily the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest stretch without a major road change is 267.6 miles on the Turnpike. After that, you'll transition to US 119 and the Mon/Fayette Expressway for the remaining miles, indicating a shift from high-speed interstate to more local surface roads as you approach your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 312.6 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 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,342 ft23 ft
Total Climb
1,605 ft
Total Descent
2,587 ft
Highest Point
2,342 ft
~67 mi in
Elevation Range
2,319 ft
Notable High Points
2,342 ft at ~67 miles+661 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 Hiller, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
42.2 mi in|~57m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 57m. Total distance: 312.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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 $35.60 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 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
