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Trip from Sheffield, 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

6h 30m

Distance

325.9 mi

525 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 18m ★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m

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

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census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Sheffield, PA

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Sheffield, PA, and heading to Bristol, PA, this 325.9-mile journey is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 6 hours and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and PA 948, with 38% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is about $54, making it an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single, focused travel day without the need for an overnight stop.

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

163 miles from Sheffield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 165.4 mi 3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 74.6 mi 1h 20m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 23.6 mi 26m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Hoovertown Road 5 mi 8m
Penfield Road 3.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.4 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Bristol, PA.

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 7 sec · this road
Toward PA 666 West
2

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
4

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
5

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
6

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
8

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
9

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
10

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
11

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

165 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
16

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
18

Merge onto I 276; PATP

24 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
20

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
21

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.
22

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
23

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
24

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
25

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street
26

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec
27

Arrive at destination

1 ft

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Sheffield, PA, to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can plan this efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 165.4-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The $54 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This route is well-suited for a single day, but if you prefer a more leisurely pace, you could break it up, though it's not strictly necessary.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163 miles from Sheffield, PA, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 72 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 163 miles or 3h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 21m

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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, PA

This is one driving day of about 325.9 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Sheffield, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

163 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

Clearfield, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrisburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163 miles from Sheffield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 miles.

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 223.8 and 324.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
299.5 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
6
323.4 mi into trip | ~6h 24m 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
324.4 mi into trip | ~6h 26m 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

$54.03 one way

$108.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $59.18 $118.35
premium $4.93 $63.20 $126.41
diesel $5.61 $71.95 $143.91

Estimated Tolls: $12.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (98.2 mi) $12.76

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

$54

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.8 1 $34.22 $15.64
Efficient EV 81.5 0 $28.52 $13.04
EV Truck/SUV 130.4 1 $45.63 $20.86

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Sheffield, PA

Late night in Sheffield on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 9 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Bristol, PA

Late night in Bristol on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 0 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

12 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

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 292.2
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 303.4
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 303.4
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

28 mi from route ~69 min detour Free near mile 303.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed driving profile, offering variety behind the wheel. With 38% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 165.4-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway. As you transition between the Keystone Shortway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and PA 948, expect changes in road type and speed. This blend means you won't be in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration; instead, you'll encounter a dynamic route that keeps the driving experience engaging.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

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 223.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 325.9 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 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 299.5 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.

Between Sheffield, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

223.8 mi in | ~4h 33m

Allentown

223.8 mi in | ~4h 33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 325.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.76 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 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 299.5 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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.

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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