Origin
Lansdale, PA
Late night in Lansdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansdale, 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
46m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansdale, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 31.7-mile drive from Lansdale, PA to Bristol, PA can be completed in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with about 75% of the journey on faster roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $5, which is quite economical for a road trip. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary. This drive stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward transit experience between two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Welsh Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 63
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on PA 63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Welsh Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
16
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
17
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Lansdale, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
$5.26 one way
$10.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.7 mi)
$2.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
31 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
46m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 31.7-mile journey. With a 75% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Fort Washington Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. While the route is predominantly highway, West Welsh Road offers a brief transition before rejoining faster roads. This drive prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 31.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: 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 Lansdale, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
Patp
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
Fort Washington
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
Oreland
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting in Lansdale, PA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Lansdale is a town of 16,000 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the nearby communities of North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville.
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 46m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.43 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 4 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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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