This 276.8-mile drive from Blairsville, PA, to Bristol, PA, is designed for a single day, estimated to take about 5 hours and 35 minutes. With 77% of the route on highways, it offers a predominantly high-speed journey. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making up the longest stretch of 212.3 miles. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive across Pennsylvania. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.4 miles from Blairsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 77% of the miles dedicated to faster roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike dominates, providing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 212.3 miles where you can maintain a steady pace. While the main roads include Quaker Valley Road and William Penn Highway, their presence is secondary to the extensive highway sections. This route offers a predictable driving experience, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 212.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway.
Route Complexity8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 276.8 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip|~39m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
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274.3 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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
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275.3 mi into trip|~5h 31m 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 Blairsville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Johnstown
14 mi in|~20m
Pittsburgh
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Harrisburg
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Patp: Pittsburgh
61.5 mi in|~1h 36m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.3 mi
3h 51m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
I 99
2.2 mi
2m
Johns Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 212.3 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Market Street
3
Continue on Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Old William Penn Highway
4
Turn left onto Villa Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Villa Road
5
Turn right onto US 22; US 119
12 mi·16 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
8
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
9
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
10
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
20
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
22
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
28
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
212 mi·3 hr 51 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
30
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
31
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
32
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
33
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
35
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
36
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
37
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
To maximize your time, consider an early morning departure from Blairsville to beat potential traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With a duration of 5 hours and 35 minutes and a longest stretch of 212.3 miles, you'll want to plan for at least one fuel and rest stop. The estimated fuel cost is $48, so factor that into your budget. Given the highway-centric nature, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. Enjoy the efficient progress towards Bristol, PA.
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 138.4 miles from Blairsville, PA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.3 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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 3h 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 4h 37m
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 Blairsville, 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 Blairsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 276.8 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blairsville, 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 for about 212.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.4 mi from Blairsville, PA
· 3h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 138.4 miles from Blairsville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.3 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 143.2
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 238.6
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 28.6
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 38.2
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 181.4
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$1
near mile 257.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.06
$13.29
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.22
$11.07
EV Truck/SUV
110.7
1
$38.75
$17.72
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 7 hours ago
Origin
Blairsville, PA
Late night
in Blairsville on Wednesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Wednesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
51°F
Cuba, NY
138 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
27 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
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blairsville, PA to Bristol, PA covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, William Penn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.4 miles from Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 276.8 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blairsville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
