Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Willow Street, 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
2h
Distance
86 mi
138 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
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Willow Street, PA to Bristol, PA is 86 miles and takes about 2 hours via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, covering a mixed drive experience. You'll find it's a straightforward journey, primarily utilizing major highways for efficient travel. With a duration of just 2 hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 45.1 mi | 50m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Strasburg Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Village Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gap Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 45.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
4 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto PA 272
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Turn slight right
216 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 222; PA 741
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
5
Turn left onto PA 741
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Village Road
6
Continue on PA 741
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Street
7
Continue on PA 741
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on PA 741
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gap Road
9
Continue on PA 741
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Strasburg Road
10
Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Strasburg Road
11
Turn slight right onto PA 741
50 ft
·
5 sec
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Strasburg Road
12
Turn left onto PA 741
413 ft
·
11 sec
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Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto PA 41
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Gap-Newport Pike
14
Turn sharp right onto US 30
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
18
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 76; PATP
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
23
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
24
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
25
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
26
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
28
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Pond Street
29
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
30
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can comfortably depart anytime and complete the 86-mile journey within a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, so plan accordingly. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider a brief pause for stretching or a quick snack, especially during the 45.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, particularly as you approach your destination in Bristol, PA.
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 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 9m 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 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 Willow Street, 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 Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.1 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 miles from Willow Street, 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 20.5 and 84.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.5 mi into trip
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~37m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
6
83.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m 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
84.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
$14.26 one way
$28.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.62 | $31.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.68 | $33.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(45.1 mi)
$5.87
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
$14
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 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 | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:06 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
1 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
2h 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 50.4
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
~33 min detour
$1
near mile 62.3
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 62.3
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 32.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a longest continuous segment of 45.1 miles. Expect a combination of faster highway driving, interspersed with segments on roads like Strasburg Road. The route generally provides a practical and direct path, transitioning between major thoroughfares and more local connections as you progress.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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 20.5 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
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 17 significant decision points across 86 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 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Willow Street, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
Patp
37.8 mi in
|
~1h 3m
New Jersey
38.2 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 86 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 45.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.87 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.
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 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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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