Origin
Texas, PA
Late night in Texas on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Texas, PA to Bristol, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 34m
Distance
223.7 mi
360 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 21m
★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Texas, PA
A. G. Rosales
Bristol, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 223.7-mile drive from Texas, PA to Bristol, PA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, and Appalachian Thruway, with 51% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is about $37. Given its moderate length and mixed driving profile, it’s well-suited for a single day, though you could easily break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. This journey stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the state's Northeast region. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B 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
111.8 miles from Texas, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Route 414 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Nauvoo Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texas, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Texas Creek Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
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Texas Creek Road
2
Continue on Texas Creek Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Texas Creek Road
3
Continue on Heyler Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Heyler Road
4
Continue on Linck Hill Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
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Linck Hill Road
5
Continue on SR 3014
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Nauvoo Road
6
Turn straight onto PA 414
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 414
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge onto I 99; US 15
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
9
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
13
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
17
Merge onto I 80
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
21
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
25
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
26
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
27
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
28
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
30
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Pond Street
31
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
32
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 34-minute drive, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when you're on the longer 74.6-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services can be spaced out. The $37 fuel estimate suggests you won't need to stop excessively for gas, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer segments. This trip is easily doable in a single day, so you can adjust your timing as needed.
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 111.8 miles from Texas, PA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 49 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.8 miles or 2h 26m 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 45m
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 Texas, 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 Texas, PA
This is one driving day of about 223.7 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Texas, 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 Northeast Extension for about 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.8 miles from Texas, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 38 and 222.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
38 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
38.2 mi into trip
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~57m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
6
122.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
222.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m 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
$37.09 one way
$74.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $40.62 | $81.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.81
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(98.2 mi)
$12.76
Appalachian Thruway
(29.2 mi)
$2.05
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
$37
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.49 | $10.74 |
| Efficient EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.32 | $14.32 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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 34m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 192.8
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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 200.6
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 200.6
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 200.6
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 driving experience on this route, with about half of it utilizing highway speeds. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension offers a significant uninterrupted stretch of 74.6 miles, allowing for steady progress. As you transition between the various main roads, the character of the drive will shift, offering a blend of faster-paced highway travel and potentially more varied road conditions on other segments. This dynamic profile means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate loop for the entire duration, keeping the driving engaging as you cover the 223.7 miles.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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 38 miles in near US 15.
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 223.7 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 38 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 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 Texas, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
121.6 mi in
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~2h 37m
Allentown
121.6 mi in
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~2h 37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 223.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.81 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 38 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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