Origin
Benton, PA
Evening in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, PA to Bristol, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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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.
Benton, PA
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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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
19.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
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PA 10 / Limestone Road
Turn right onto PA 10 / Limestone Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
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
8
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
6
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
8
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.
1
Start on Bald Eagle Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Bald Eagle Road
2
Continue on Benton Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Benton Hollow Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Slate Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Furniss Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Furniss Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Robert Fulton Highway
6
Turn left onto PA 272
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Nottingham Road
7
Continue on PA 272
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Christine Road
8
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Christine Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
10
Merge onto US 1
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 10: Oxford, Cochranville
12
Turn right onto PA 10
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Limestone Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Gum Tree Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Gum Tree Road
14
Continue on Buck Run Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Buck Run Road
15
Continue on Youngsburg Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Youngsburg Road
16
Continue on South 1st Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 East
18
Merge onto US 30
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
21
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 76; PATP
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
26
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
27
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
28
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
29
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
31
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Pond Street
32
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
33
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
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Open the route before leaving Benton, 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 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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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
$6
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.66 |
| Efficient EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.8 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Evening in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 10 mph
20% chance
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
17 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 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.
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.
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.
Between Benton, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Cochranville, Patp and New Jersey.
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