Williams, PA to Bristol, PA is 240.6 miles and takes about 4h 47m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a predominantly highway experience across Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a single recommended stop and a short driving time, it's easily manageable in one day.
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
120.3 miles from Williams, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.3 mi
3h 51m
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi
25m
Allegheny Road
3.4 mi
5m
Gooseberry Road
2.2 mi
5m
Lincoln Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Fairhope Road
1 mi
2m
Weber Lane
1 mi
3m
Church Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 212.3 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, PA and Bristol, PA.
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Start on Fairhope Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Fairhope Road
2
Continue on Gooseberry Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Gooseberry Road
3
Continue on Church Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Church Street
4
Turn right onto State Route 3004
509 ft·22 sec·State Route 3004
5
Turn left onto PA 96
0.1 mi·11 sec·Center Street
6
Continue on PA 96
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
7
Continue on PA 96
14 mi·25 min·Hyndman Road
8
Continue on PA 31
3.4 mi·5 min·Allegheny Road
9
Merge onto US 30
1.7 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
10
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Country Ridge Road
11
Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.0 mi·3 min·Weber Lane
12
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·45 sec·Business 220
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
15
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
212 mi·3 hr 51 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
17
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
22
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
23
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 47-minute drive, consider leaving Williams, PA in the morning to avoid significant traffic. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being over 200 miles on the Turnpike, plan your break strategically. The $39 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's wise to have a bit extra. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before setting off, especially since much of the drive is on a major highway.
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 120.3 miles from Williams, PA, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.3 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 53 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.3 miles or 2h 32m 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 56m
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 Williams, 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 Williams, PA
This is one driving day of about 240.6 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Williams, 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 212.3 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 239.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.9 mi into trip|~9m in|PA 96 / Center Street
Turn left onto PA 96 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
25.3 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the ramp toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
6
25.5 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
6
238.1 mi into trip|~4h 41m 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
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239.1 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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
$38.36 one way
$76.73 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$42.46
$84.91
premium
$4.81
$45.54
$91.09
diesel
$4.80
$45.43
$90.86
Estimated Tolls: $27.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(212.3 mi)$27.60
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
$38
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.2
0
$25.26
$11.55
Efficient EV
60.2
0
$21.05
$9.62
EV Truck/SUV
96.2
1
$33.68
$15.40
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Williams, PA
Late night
in Williams on Monday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 5 to 12 mph63% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:42AM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Monday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Smoke
SW 5 to 10 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:49AM EDT until July 18 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 9:42AM EDT until July 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
3 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 47m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 107.9
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 207.4
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 149.3
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
~33 min detour
$1
near mile 215.7
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 215.7
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 16.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 88% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a long stretch of 212.3 miles on this highway before transitioning to Hyndman Road and Allegheny Road. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the Turnpike.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Hyndman Road. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near PA 96 / Center Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 240.6 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 3.9 miles (PA 96 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,411 ft23 ft
Total Climb
584 ft
Total Descent
1,813 ft
Highest Point
1,411 ft
~51.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,388 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Williams, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 240.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 212.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $27.60 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 17 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (PA 96 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
