Origin
Houserville, PA
Afternoon in Houserville on Tuesday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Houserville, PA to Bristol, 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
4h 11m
Distance
206.8 mi
333 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Houserville, PA
Frank Rietsch
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 206.8-mile drive from Houserville, PA, to Bristol, PA, will take you approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, General Potter Highway, and US 322, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $34. The journey offers a mixed driving experience, making it a practical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You'll encounter one designated stop along the way, and the majority of the drive is on well-traveled highways.
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
103.4 miles from Houserville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 109.7 mi | 1h 59m |
| General Potter Highway | 75.6 mi | 1h 35m |
| US 322 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 283 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Boal Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East College Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 109.7 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houserville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Houserville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Houserville Road
2
Turn right onto PA 26; PA 144 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 144 Truck
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 144 Truck
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 322; PA 144 Truck
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
5
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
76 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
General Potter Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
9
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 322
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 283
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 283
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
110 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
16
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
21
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
22
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
23
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Bristol with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one stop recommended, you can choose to make it a brief fuel and stretch break or a more substantial meal stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 109.7-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. This route is manageable in one day, offering flexibility in your timing and the pace of your 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 103.4 miles from Houserville, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.7 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Houserville, 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 Houserville, PA
This is one driving day of about 206.8 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Houserville, 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 109.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Houserville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.7 miles.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 205.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 26; PA 144 Truck / East College Avenue
Turn right onto PA 26; PA 144 Truck / East College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
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.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
9
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
90.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
205.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m 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
$33.74 one way
$67.48 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $37.10 | $74.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.66 | $91.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.26
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(109.7 mi)
$14.26
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
$34
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62 | 0 | $21.71 | $9.93 |
| Efficient EV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.7 | 1 | $28.95 | $13.24 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
2:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
4h 11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 109.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance to cover ground efficiently. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition between different types of roads, likely from the high-speed turnpike to more varied routes as you approach your destination. This variety ensures the drive isn't entirely monotonous, offering a changing road experience as you progress.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near PA 26; PA 144 Truck / East College Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 206.8 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 0.7 miles (PA 26; PA 144 Truck / East College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.7 miles (US 322): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Houserville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle and York.
Hazleton
83.8 mi in
|
~1h 49m
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via US 322
Carlisle
83.8 mi in
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~1h 49m
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via US 322
York
86.7 mi in
|
~1h 53m
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via US 322
About the Cities
Arriving in Bristol, PA
Full guide →Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Tullytown and Levittown.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 206.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.26 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (PA 26; PA 144 Truck / East College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.7 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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