Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
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Bangor, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Radcliffe Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 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.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Bangor, PA
Full guide →Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 75.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Radcliffe Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Fallsington Avenue | — | — |
| Pine Grove Road | — | — |
| West Trenton Avenue | — | — |
| Calhoun Street Bridge | — | — |
| Pennington Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Bangor, PA.
1
Start on the route
157 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Radcliffe Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Fallsington Avenue
6
Turn right
4.0 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue on Pine Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Grove Road
8
Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Trenton Avenue
9
Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Calhoun Street Bridge
10
Turn left onto Pennington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennington Avenue
11
Continue on Pennington Road
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennington Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Pennington Road
13
Exit the rotary
10.0 mi
·
16 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
15
Keep slight left
427 ft
·
6 sec
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
NJ 31
17
Exit the rotary onto NJ 31
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 31
18
Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, I 78 West: Phillipsburg
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 22 West, I 78 West: Phillipsburg
19
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
4.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611
194 ft
·
5 sec
·
PA 611
22
Continue on North Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
23
Continue on North Delaware Drive
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
North Delaware Drive
24
Continue on Main Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Lower South Main Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lower South Main Street
26
Continue on South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
27
Turn left onto Messinger Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Messinger Street
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 1st Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 37.7 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 59m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bristol, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 75.4 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Bristol, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bangor, PA
The final approach into Bangor, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| premium | $4.95 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Bangor, PA
Morning in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
38 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
5 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
1h 59m 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 Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA covers 75.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Radcliffe Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Bristol, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.13 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.
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, PA to Bangor, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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