Origin
Tannersville, PA
Morning in Tannersville on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tannersville, 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
2h 17m
Distance
86.6 mi
139 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
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tannersville, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Tannersville, PA to Bristol, PA is 86.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m via PA 33 and Durham Road, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a mixed experience of highway and local roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a relatively short drive with a predictable duration. Consider this route for a convenient, single-day journey without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Tannersville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 33 | 27.6 mi | 34m |
| Durham Road | 21.3 mi | 35m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| I 78 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Route 611 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Leithsville Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 27.6 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tannersville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Learn Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Learn Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pigeon Way
3
Continue on Pigeon Way
76 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pigeon Way
4
Turn left onto PA 611
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 611
5
Continue on PA 611
350 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 9th Street
6
Take the ramp
196 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on PA 33
28 mi
·
34 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
9
Merge onto I 78
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 78
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hellertown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hellertown Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
17
Turn right onto PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
19
Continue on PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
20
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
21
Turn slight left onto PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
22
Continue on PA 413
18 mi
·
28 min
·
Durham Road
23
Turn right onto PA 413; PA 532
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Newtown Bypass
24
Turn left onto PA 413; PA 532
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Bypass
25
Turn right onto PA 413
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Langhorne Newtown Road
26
Continue on PA 413
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
27
Turn left onto PA 213
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Flowers Mill Road
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on PA 413
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
32
Continue on Bath Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bath Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Street
229 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
35
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
36
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
37
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 17m duration, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, so you can leave at your leisure. The fuel cost is estimated at $14, so plan accordingly. With the longest stretch on PA 33 being 27.6 miles, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive before or after this section if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition points between the main roads; these can sometimes involve subtle changes in speed limits or road conditions.
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 43.3 miles from Tannersville, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.6 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 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 1h 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 Tannersville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Tannersville, PA
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Tannersville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 27.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Tannersville, 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 0.2 and 86 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pigeon Way
Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
8
36 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
6
78.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
PA 213 / East Maple Avenue
Turn left onto PA 213 / East Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
86 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
Mill Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.36 one way
$28.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Durham, PA
43 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
14 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
2h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
$10
near mile 3
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
$1
near mile 83.6
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 83.6
View on nps.gov
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 65.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a varied driving experience, with 41% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 27.6 miles primarily on PA 33, which provides a more direct and faster-paced section. As you transition from PA 33 to Durham Road and eventually Main Street, expect the character of the drive to shift to more local roads. This mixed profile means you'll get a bit of everything: some open highway cruising followed by more town-centric driving.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near Pigeon Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 86.6 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 0.2 miles (Pigeon Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Tannersville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Bethlehem.
Harrisburg
31.5 mi in
|
~42m
Bethlehem
36 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 27.6 miles on PA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pigeon Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 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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