Origin
Kennett Square, PA
Afternoon in Kennett Square on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennett Square, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennett Square, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Kennett Square, PA to Bristol, PA is 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, making it a straightforward journey. Given the short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. It's a practical option if you need to cover this specific distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 30.8 mi | 34m |
| US 202 | 18.2 mi | 25m |
| Street Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Wilmington Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Cypress Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lenape Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennett Square, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on East State Street
31 ft
·
9 sec
·
East State Street
2
Turn left onto PA 82
369 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Union Street
3
Turn left onto East Cypress Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cypress Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 926
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 202; US 322
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilmington Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 202; US 322
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 202; US 322
Toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
31 mi
·
34 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Kennett Square, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 202; US 322
Take the exit onto US 202; US 322 toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
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 US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downin...
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mall Boulevard
7
30 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
8
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$10.63 one way
$21.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(30.8 mi)
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Frazer, PA
32 mi in
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
22 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 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 30.8 miles on this highway. The journey also incorporates sections of US 202 and Street Road, offering a mix that leans heavily towards faster travel. The character of the drive is defined by its efficiency, with less emphasis on winding backroads and more on covering ground.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near US 202; US 322.
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 64.1 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 11.2 miles (US 202; US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Kennett Square, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Harrisburg and New York City.
Downingtown
11.2 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 202; US 322
Harrisburg
29.4 mi in
|
~46m
New York City
30.5 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Starting in Kennett Square, PA
Full guide →Kennett Square is a small, suburban town in Chester County, Pennsylvania, approximately 50 miles west of Philadelphia. It is home to about 6,200 people (2019) and is known for its mushroom production.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 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 Bristol, 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 11.2 miles (US 202; US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bristol, 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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