Origin
Yoe, PA
Morning in Yoe on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yoe, 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 25m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yoe, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 116.4-mile journey from Yoe, PA to Bristol, PA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. You'll primarily use the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, and US 222, with 90% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that makes for an efficient transit between these two points within Pennsylvania. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it’s perfectly suited for a day trip without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Yoe, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 70.6 mi | 1h 17m |
| US 30 | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 222 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| Freysville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Lombard Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Frysville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yoe, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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South Main Street
2
Continue on Lombard Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lombard Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Freysville Road
4
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Frysville Road
5
Continue on Kreutz Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Kreutz Creek Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge onto US 30
18 mi
·
24 min
·
US 30
8
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
10
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
15
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
20
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Pond Street
21
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 2 hour and 25 minute drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Bristol. The route is largely highway-based, so pacing yourself between the 70.6-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other sections is straightforward. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan a quick stop if needed before embarking on the longest highway segment. No specific stops are noted, so you can decide on your own timing for breaks.
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 58.2 miles from Yoe, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 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 Yoe, 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 Yoe, PA
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Yoe, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Yoe, 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 70.6 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 114.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~59m in
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
6
113.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m 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
114.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
$19.30 one way
$38.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.57 | $45.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(70.6 mi)
$9.18
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
$19
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Adamstown, PA
58 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 25m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 80.2
View on nps.gov
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 92.3
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 92.3
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 72.2
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 40.1
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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 70.6 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance for uninterrupted travel. While the primary roads are highways, you'll also navigate segments of US 30 and US 222, which may present slightly different driving experiences. The overall feel is one of efficient transit, with the infrastructure geared towards covering distance quickly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 116.4 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 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Yoe, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Patp
42 mi in
|
~59m
Pa Turnpike
42 mi in
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~59m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bristol, PA
Full guide →Bristol is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the neighboring communities of Tullytown and Levittown.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.18 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 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 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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