Trip from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA

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Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

97 mi

156 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 20m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 27m

12 PM

2h 25m

3 PM

2h 28m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Benton, PA

Haneul Trac

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Benton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 19.4 miles in near PA 10 / Limestone Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 97 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 19.4 miles (PA 10 / Limestone Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

19.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | PA 10 / Limestone Road

Turn right onto PA 10 / Limestone Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

44.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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

49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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

94.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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

95.4 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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 Benton, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Cochranville, Patp and New Jersey.

Cochranville

19.2 mi in | ~35m

Patp

48.7 mi in | ~1h 23m

New Jersey

49.1 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	45.1 mi	50m
Limestone Road	7.1 mi	10m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass	6.9 mi	9m
Nottingham Road	6.7 mi	11m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	4.8 mi	6m
Gum Tree Road	4.2 mi	5m
West Uwchlan Avenue	3.4 mi	6m
Buck Run Road	3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 45.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, PA and Bristol, PA.

Start on Bald Eagle Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Continue on Benton Hollow Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Benton Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Slate Hill Road

Turn right onto Furniss Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Furniss Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

Turn left onto PA 272

6.7 mi · 11 min · Nottingham Road

Continue on PA 272

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Christine Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Christine Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 1

4.8 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville

Turn right onto PA 10

7.1 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Gum Tree Road

Continue on Buck Run Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Buck Run Road

Continue on Youngsburg Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

Continue on South 1st Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · South 1st Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 30 East

Merge onto US 30

6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward PA 113 North: Lionville Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto PA 113

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

Turn left onto PA 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

45 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

1 ft

Trip Plan

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 48.5 miles from Benton, PA, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 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 1h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Benton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Benton, PA

This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.5 mi from Benton, PA · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Benton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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 ~5 min detour Free near mile 60.2

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 ~32 min detour $1 near mile 73.5

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 73.5

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 43.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.08 one way

$32.16 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$17.61	$35.23
premium	$4.93	$18.81	$37.62
diesel	$5.61	$21.42	$42.83

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.1	$10.18	$4.66
Efficient EV	24.3	$8.49	$3.88
EV Truck/SUV	38.8	$13.58	$6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Benton, PA

Evening in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Evening in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 0 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

9 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 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.08 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.

Between Benton, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Cochranville, Patp and New Jersey.

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