Origin
Taylor, PA
Afternoon in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, 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
5h 45m
Distance
303.9 mi
489 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 32m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 12m
10 AM
5h 55m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 11m
8 PM
5h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Taylor, PA to Bristol, PA covers 303.9 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Mosside Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 290.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
152 miles from Taylor, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 290.8 mi | 5h 17m |
| Lincoln Highway | 6.8 mi | 13m |
| Mosside Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Wall Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 290.8 mi, about 5h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Argyle Street
346 ft
·
15 sec
·
Argyle Street
2
Continue on Grandview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bellvue Street
258 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bellvue Street
4
Turn right onto Alter Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alter Street
5
Turn left onto Dalzell Street
274 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dalzell Street
6
Turn right onto Wall Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wall Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mosside Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US 30
6.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
this road
Toward PATP, I 76
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
291 mi
·
5 hr 17 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward 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: Bristol
Use 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
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 152 miles from Taylor, PA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 290.8 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 67 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152 miles or 2h 55m 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 42m
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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, PA
This is one driving day of about 303.9 miles and 5h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Taylor, 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 290.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152 miles from Taylor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 290.8 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 302.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Dalzell Street
Turn left onto Dalzell Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 76
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
6
301.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m 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
302.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 41m 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
$50.38 one way
$100.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.18 | $110.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.94 | $117.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.10 | $134.19 |
Estimated Tolls: $37.81
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(290.8 mi)
$37.81
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
$50
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$113–$138
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.91 | $14.59 |
| Efficient EV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.6 | 1 | $42.55 | $19.45 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
152 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
21 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 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
303.9 mi in 5h 45m, mostly highway — 290.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
96% 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: 290.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dalzell Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 303.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.3 miles (Dalzell Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 303.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 290.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $37.81 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 0.3 miles (Dalzell Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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