Origin
Wyalusing, PA
Morning in Wyalusing on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyalusing, 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
3h 37m
Distance
169 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyalusing, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 169-mile drive from Wyalusing, PA to Bristol, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to be on the road for about 3 hours and 37 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated around $28. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it a convenient option for those looking for efficiency. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature, this trip is well-suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the state of Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the southeast. This drive offers a practical way to cover ground without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.5 miles from Wyalusing, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 15.8 mi | 25m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Hunter Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyalusing, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on First Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
First Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
5
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
River Street
6
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
9
Turn right onto PA 29
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
11
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
12
Continue on PA 29
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
13
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
14
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
22
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
27
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
28
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
29
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 37-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Philadelphia area. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break, though planning for a quick refuel or stretch is always wise. The fuel cost is estimated at $28, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off. A specific tip for this route: be aware of toll plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as having a PA Turnpike transponder or cash/card ready will streamline your passage through these points. Enjoy the directness of this Pennsylvania journey.
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 84.5 miles from Wyalusing, PA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 37 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.5 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
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 Wyalusing, 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 Wyalusing, PA
This is one driving day of about 169 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Wyalusing, 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 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.5 miles from Wyalusing, 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 85.3 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 24.8 and 167.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 29 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
6
142.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
6
166.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m 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
167.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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
$28.02 one way
$56.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(108.9 mi)
$14.16
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
$28
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.66 | $10.82 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Kingston, PA
85 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
3 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
3h 37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 67% of the drive taking place on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 85.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering ample opportunity to maintain a steady pace. The Tunkhannock Highway also features in the journey. Overall, anticipate a driving profile that prioritizes speed and directness, minimizing complex turns or slower local road navigation. The road character is consistently focused on efficient travel, making it ideal for covering distance.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in near PA 29 / Bridge Street.
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 16 significant decision points across 169 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 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 142.6 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.
On the drive from Wyalusing, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 169 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.16 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 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 142.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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