Stormstown, PA to Bristol, PA is 217.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and General Potter Highway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving from the western part of the state towards the east. With a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you'll find a fairly direct path, though the overall profile indicates a mix of highway and surface roads. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for those needing to cover ground efficiently.
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
108.8 miles from Stormstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
109.7 mi
1h 59m
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi
1h 35m
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi
8m
US 322
5.3 mi
7m
I 99
4.3 mi
5m
I 283
2.8 mi
4m
Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Halfmoon Valley Road
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 109.7 mi, about 1h 59m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,124 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stormstown, PA and Bristol, PA.
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Start on PA 550
2.1 mi·3 min·Halfmoon Valley Road
2
Continue on PA 550
1.8 mi·3 min·West Buffalo Run Road
3
Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
1.3 mi·2 min·North Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Grays Woods Boulevard
0.2 mi·21 sec·Grays Woods Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward State College, Atherton StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 99; US 220; US 322
0.4 mi·25 sec·I 99; US 220; US 322
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi·4 min·I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
6.2 mi·8 min·Mount Nittany Expressway
Exit 73Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
9
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
76 mi·1 hr 35 min·General Potter Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 322
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, CarlisleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 322
0.9 mi·1 min·US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
13
Merge onto I 81; US 322
1.8 mi·2 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
4.3 mi·5 min·US 322
Exit 70Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, YorkUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 46AToward I 283 South: Harrisburg International AirportUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 283
2.8 mi·4 min·I 283
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
110 mi·1 hr 59 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward 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: BristolUse 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 4.5-hour drive, leaving Stormstown in the morning should allow ample time to reach Bristol before evening. You'll encounter only one recommended stop, so consider making it a mid-point break to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is full before departing or plan a quick top-off. Since this is a single-day trip with a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in your timing. A key consideration is the transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to surface roads; be prepared for a change in speed limits and road type as you approach your destination.
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 108.8 miles from Stormstown, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.7 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 48 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.8 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
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 Stormstown, 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 Stormstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 217.6 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Stormstown, 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 109.7 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.2 and 216 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.2 mi into trip|~16m in|US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, Stat...
7
94.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
9
97.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
101.7 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
216 mi into trip|~4h 23m 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
$34.70 one way
$69.39 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$38.40
$76.79
premium
$4.81
$41.19
$82.38
diesel
$4.80
$41.09
$82.17
Estimated Tolls: $14.26
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(109.7 mi)$14.26
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
$35
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.3
0
$22.85
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.04
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.46
$13.93
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Stormstown, PA
Afternoon
in Stormstown on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph83% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:53PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon
in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Areas Of Smoke
SW 10 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:53PM EDT until July 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:50PM EDT by NWS State College PA
68°F
Harrisburg, PA
109 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
23 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
4h 27m 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...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 127.5
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...
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 195
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 172.5
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 82.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 59% of this drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 109.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this substantial highway segment, expect to transition to surface roads. The route offers a mixed driving experience, moving from high-speed cruising to more varied road conditions. You'll notice the change from limited-access highway driving to areas with more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds.
59% 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: 109.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 10.2 miles in near US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway.
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 19 significant decision points across 217.6 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 10.2 miles (US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.6 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,327 ft23 ft
Total Climb
573 ft
Total Descent
1,877 ft
Highest Point
1,327 ft
Elevation Range
1,304 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stormstown, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle and York.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 217.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.26 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.6 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97.5 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Independence National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
