Origin
Almedia, PA
Late night in Almedia on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Trip from Almedia, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Almedia, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Almedia, PA, to Bristol, PA? This 141-mile journey will take you about 2 hours and 43 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day drive. The route primarily utilizes major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Keystone Shortway, with 70% of the drive on highways. You can expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this trip. Given its efficiency and relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stop. The drive remains within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward transit.
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
70.5 miles from Almedia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 141 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel between Almedia and Bristol. You'll spend approximately 70% of your time on high-speed roads, including significant portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Keystone Shortway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 74.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While the profile is predominantly highway, the route is structured to move you effectively through the landscape without extensive local road detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 74.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,588 ft
23 ft
Total Climb
1,312 ft
Total Descent
1,794 ft
Highest Point
1,588 ft
~50.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,564 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Columbia Boulevard.
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 141 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 0.4 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
Turn right onto US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
114.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
138.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
139.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Almedia, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
38.8 mi in
|
~46m
Allentown
38.8 mi in
|
~46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 35.7 mi | 40m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Columbia Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bissetts Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almedia, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Bissetts Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bissetts Lane
2
Turn right onto US 11
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 East: Hazleton
4
Merge onto I 80
36 mi
·
40 min
·
Keystone Shortway
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
17
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For your 141-mile drive from Almedia to Bristol, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid peak traffic, especially as you approach Bristol. With a total duration of under 3 hours, you won't need to break this trip into segments, giving you flexibility. Budget around $23 for fuel. A single stop might be sufficient, but plan for comfort breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on the 74.6-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Almedia, PA, or about 1h 22m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 11m
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 Almedia, 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.
+
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 Almedia, PA
This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Almedia, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Almedia, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Almedia, 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.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.38 one way
$46.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(98.2 mi)
$12.76
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
$23
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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
2h 43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Almedia, PA to Bristol, PA covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Almedia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 141 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Almedia, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 23 ft to 1,588 ft elevation with about 1,312 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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