Origin
Quarryville, PA
Afternoon in Quarryville on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quarryville, 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 58m
Distance
83 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quarryville, PA
Jack Pace
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 83-mile drive from Quarryville, PA, to Bristol, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under two hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, and Christiana Pike. With a projected fuel cost of around $14, this route offers an economical option for getting between these two Pennsylvania locations. The journey is a mixed drive, providing a straightforward and efficient way to cover the distance without the need for an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for anyone looking to travel between these Northeast region points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.5 miles from Quarryville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 45.1 mi | 50m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Christiana Pike | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Furnace Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Simmontown Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Valley Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 45.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quarryville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on US 222
49 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Church Street
2
Turn right onto PA 372
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
3
Continue on PA 372
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Road
4
Turn left onto May Post Office Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
May Post Office Road
5
Turn right onto Furnace Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Furnace Road
6
Continue on PA 896
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Georgetown Road
7
Turn straight onto PA 372
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Christiana Pike
8
Continue on PA 372
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Germantown Avenue
9
Turn left onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Water Street
10
Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
11
Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Sadsbury Avenue
12
Continue on Simmontown Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Simmontown Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 30
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
17
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 76; PATP
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
22
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
27
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
28
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
29
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave when it suits you best, perhaps avoiding peak commuter hours on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential toll adjustments on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which can affect your final fuel and toll expenses.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.5 miles from Quarryville, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 18 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Quarryville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quarryville, PA
This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Quarryville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Quarryville, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 81.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
14 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
8
81.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$13.76 one way
$27.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.33 | $36.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(45.1 mi)
$5.87
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
$14
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
19 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
1h 58m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 48.7
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 60.1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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 60.1
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 31.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this 83-mile journey, with 54% of the route utilizing highways. A significant portion of your travel will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 45.1 miles. This highway segment offers a chance for steady progress before you transition to other roads like the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and Christiana Pike. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the faster-paced turnpike to potentially more varied local roads.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
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 83 miles you will encounter 17 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 14 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Quarryville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
Patp
34.8 mi in
|
~1h 1m
New Jersey
35.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 83 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.87 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 14 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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