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Trip from New Britain, PA to Trevose Heights, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

17 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown New Britain, PA, PA

New Britain, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Trevose Heights, PA, PA

Trevose Heights, PA

Lewis Bedar

Trip Overview

New Britain, PA to Trevose Heights, PA is 17 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Bristol Road and South Easton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, primarily utilizing local roads. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a quick errand or a segment of a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a straightforward drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bristol Road 9.6 mi 16m
South Easton Road 2.3 mi 4m
Doylestown Bypass 1.5 mi 2m
East Butler Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Buck Road 0.7 mi 1m
Woodbine Avenue 0.5 mi 2m
Bridgetown Pike 0.2 mi <1m
West State Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Bristol Road — 9.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Britain, PA and Trevose Heights, PA.

1

Start on US 202 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Butler Avenue
2

Continue on US 202 Business

0.2 mi · 16 sec · West State Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PA 611 South: New Hope
4

Merge onto PA 611

1.5 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Bypass
5

Continue on PA 611

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Easton Road
6

Turn left onto Bristol Road

9.6 mi · 16 min · Bristol Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto PA 532

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buck Road
8

Turn left onto PA 213

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bridgetown Pike
9

Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue

0.5 mi · 2 min · Woodbine Avenue
10

Turn right onto Lake Road

331 ft · 14 sec · Lake Road
11

Arrive at destination

Lake Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward PA 611 South: New Hope

Navigation decision point

Toward PA 611 South: New Hope
3
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass

Merge onto PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | Bristol Road

Turn left onto Bristol Road

Navigation decision point

4
15.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | PA 532 / Buck Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 532 / Buck Road

Navigation decision point

4
16.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | PA 213 / Bridgetown Pike

Turn left onto PA 213 / Bridgetown Pike

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.97 one way

$5.94 round trip

$4.44/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.86 $3.25 $6.50
premium $5.20 $3.48 $6.96
diesel $6.28 $4.20 $8.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.49 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

New Britain, PA

Night in New Britain on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 9:09PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:51PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Trevose Heights, PA

Night in Trevose Heights on Thursday

Local time

10:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 9:09PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:51PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

31m 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?

This drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll encounter local traffic and intersections for the full 17 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 9.6 miles on Bristol Road. Expect a consistent pace with frequent opportunities to turn, rather than high-speed cruising. The absence of highway driving means you'll be observing the local landscape and traffic patterns throughout the entire trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Bristol Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

404 ft 187 ft

Total Climb

391 ft

Total Descent

495 ft

Highest Point

404 ft

~6.1 mi in

Elevation Range

217 ft

About the Cities

Starting in New Britain, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1715

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 31m. Total distance: 17 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Bristol Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (PA 611 / Doylestown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.8 miles (Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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 Trevose Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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