Origin
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Late night in Lower Gwynedd on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Gwynedd, 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
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Jack Pace
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Lower Gwynedd, PA to Bristol, PA is 27.1 miles and takes about 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Pennsylvania. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making for a straightforward journey. Consider this drive when you need to get between these locations efficiently, with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Norristown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Penllyn Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pond 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 Lower Gwynedd, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Penllyn Pike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Penllyn Pike
3
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norristown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 309 South
6
Merge onto PA 309
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
10
Merge onto I 276; PATP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
17
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Bethlehem Pike
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
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
4 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
38m 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 trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 18.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The profile suggests a continuous flow, minimizing the need for frequent turns or navigation adjustments. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 38-minute duration.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 0.5 miles in near North 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 16 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 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 Lower Gwynedd, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
Patp
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Fort Washington
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Oreland
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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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