Connecting North Apollo to Bristol, this 315.4-mile journey takes you across the breadth of Pennsylvania in roughly 5 hours and 58 minutes. Because the route is highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, though you should budget approximately $52 for fuel to cover the distance. You will primarily utilize the Pennsylvania Turnpike, supplemented by State Route 66 and the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. This trek keeps you firmly within the Northeast region, transitioning from the western side of the state toward the eastern edge near the Delaware River. It is a straightforward, utilitarian drive that favors efficiency over sightseeing, making it a reliable choice if you need to travel between these two points quickly.
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
157.7 miles from North Apollo, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.3 mi
5h 9m
State Route 66
14.4 mi
23m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi
13m
PA 56
1.3 mi
1m
Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
1m
I 70
0.6 mi
1m
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
1st Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.3 mi, about 5h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Apollo, PA and Bristol, PA.
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Start on 19th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·19th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 66
1.3 mi·1 min·PA 56; PA 66
3
Turn right onto PA 66
0.3 mi·21 sec·1st Street
4
Continue on PA 66
2.3 mi·3 min·State Route 66
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
12 mi·19 min·State Route 66
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on PA Tpke 66
12 mi·13 min·Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 0BToward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 70
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
283 mi·5 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
14
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
19
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
20
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
21
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is key to managing the nearly six-hour duration effectively. Given the length of the trip, you should build in at least one scheduled stop to stretch your legs and break up the long, uninterrupted turnpike segments. Since fuel costs are estimated at $52, check your tank before merging onto the main highway system to avoid unnecessary detours for gas. Because this is a single-day journey, try to leave early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion near your destination in Bristol. Keep your toll pass or payment method ready, as the heavy reliance on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you will encounter multiple toll points throughout the drive.
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 157.7 miles from North Apollo, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.3 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 69 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.7 miles or 3h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 52m
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 North Apollo, 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 North Apollo, PA
This is one driving day of about 315.4 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from North Apollo, 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 283.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 313.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4 mi into trip|~6m in|PA 66 / State Route 66
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66 / State Route 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
28.3 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
6
28.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: New Stanton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
8
28.8 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
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 I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
8
313.9 mi into trip|~5h 54m 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
$52.29 one way
$104.58 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.27
$114.54
premium
$4.93
$61.17
$122.34
diesel
$5.61
$69.64
$139.27
Estimated Tolls: $37.68
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(283.3 mi)$36.83
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(12.2 mi)$0.85
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
$52
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.6
1
$33.12
$15.14
Efficient EV
78.9
0
$27.60
$12.62
EV Truck/SUV
126.2
1
$44.16
$20.19
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
North Apollo, PA
Afternoon
in North Apollo on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SE 1 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon
in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
158 mi in
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
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
5h 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 282.8
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 184.9
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 76.1
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$1
near mile 293.6
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 293.6
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 228.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 95% of your travel time is spent on major highways. The defining feature of this trek is the substantial 283.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the initial segments involving the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass and State Route 66 offer a brief change of pace, the vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent cruising on the turnpike. You should prepare for a consistent, interstate-heavy environment that prioritizes steady progress over technical maneuvering. It is a no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who appreciate a predictable, well-maintained path across the state.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and State Route 66. 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 66 / State Route 66.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 315.4 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 4 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Apollo, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Patp: New Stanton
28.3 mi in|~39m
Patp: Harrisburg
28.8 mi in|~40m
Pittsburgh
28.8 mi in|~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 315.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 283.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $37.68 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 4 miles (PA 66 / State Route 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bristol, PA before the return drive.
