Blooming Grove, PA to Bristol, PA is 135.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 59 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, and US 222, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically crossing Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that's primarily on major highways, making for a straightforward journey. Given the relatively short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to travel between these two points in PA.
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
67.8 miles from Blooming Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a substantial stretch of 70.6 miles without needing to exit. The journey transitions between high-speed turnpike driving and sections on US 30 and US 222, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. While not a winding scenic byway, the highway-focused profile ensures a direct and efficient travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 70.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 13.3 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 135.5 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 13.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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13.3 mi into trip|~27m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
6
19.1 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
7
21.8 mi into trip|~41m in|PA 462 / East Market Street
Turn right onto PA 462 / East Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
8
134 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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 Blooming Grove, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Patp
61.1 mi in|~1h 33m
Pa Turnpike
61.1 mi in|~1h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
70.6 mi
1h 17m
US 30
28.6 mi
41m
US 222
15.8 mi
19m
York Road
6.2 mi
11m
Hanover Road
2.6 mi
4m
I 83
2.2 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.3 mi
2m
West Market Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 70.6 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 216
55 ft·4 sec·Blooming Grove Road
2
Turn right onto Grandview Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Grandview Road
3
Turn right onto PA 116
0.2 mi·27 sec·York Street
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi·11 min·York Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi·2 min·South Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
7
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi·2 min·North Main Street
8
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi·4 min·Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi·2 min·West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 30
5.8 mi·10 min·US 30
Toward US 30 East: LancasterUse the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 83 South: BaltimoreUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 83
2.2 mi·3 min·I 83
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward PA 462 East
14
Turn right onto South Belmont Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Belmont Street
15
Turn right onto PA 462
0.1 mi·15 sec·East Market Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto North Hills Road
0.6 mi·1 min·North Hills Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto US 30
23 mi·31 min·US 30
18
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi·19 min·US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
20
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi·25 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
23
Merge onto I 76; PATP
71 mi·1 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
25
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
26
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
27
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
28
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
30
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
31
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
32
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours and a single recommended stop, this trip offers considerable flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to take full advantage of daylight, especially since the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 70 miles. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as major highway services can sometimes be spaced out; plan to refuel before you hit that long 70.6-mile segment on the Turnpike if you're starting with less than half a tank. The $22 fuel estimate is quite reasonable, so budget accordingly.
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 67.8 miles from Blooming Grove, PA, or about 1h 42m 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 30 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 42m 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 29m
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 Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Blooming Grove, 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 70.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Blooming Grove, PA
· 1h 42m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
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 112.1
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 112.1
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...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 93.5
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
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 60.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.46 one way
$44.93 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$24.60
$49.21
premium
$4.93
$26.28
$52.56
diesel
$5.61
$29.92
$59.83
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
$22
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.7
0
$14.23
$6.50
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.97
$8.67
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Blooming Grove, PA
Late night
in Blooming Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
62°F
Akron, PA
68 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
48 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 59m 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 Blooming Grove, PA to Bristol, PA covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, US 222. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Blooming Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.46 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 25 significant decision points across 135.5 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 13.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (PA 462 / East Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
