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Trip from Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

260 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 39m ★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 45m

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Barrett, PA, PA

Barrett, PA

Jörn Rockstroh

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

130 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 52m. Total distance: 260 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 52m 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 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 260 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street
Wood Street
Jefferson Avenue
Beaver Street
Bristol Pike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
I 95 South
I 476

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 Barrett, PA.

1

Start on the route

157 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

505 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
3

Turn left onto Wood Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wood Street
4

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Beaver Street
6

Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
7

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
9

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

22 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

0.1 mi · 19 sec · I 476: Chester, Allentown
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 476 North: Allentown
13

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
15

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton
17

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
18

Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

0.4 mi · 59 sec · PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
19

Turn left onto Shawville Highway

1.6 mi · 1 min · Shawville Highway
20

Turn right onto Clearfield Woodland Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway
21

Turn slight right onto Indian Mill Lane

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 130 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 2h 26m 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 57 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 130 miles or 2h 26m 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

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bristol, 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 Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 260 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Bristol, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 130 mi from Bristol, PA · 2h 26m into the drive

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Scranton, PA

130 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

Elkton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Scranton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Barrett, PA

The final approach into Barrett, 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 Barrett, 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

$43.10 one way

$86.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $47.21 $94.42
premium $4.93 $50.42 $100.85
diesel $5.61 $57.40 $114.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78 0 $27.30 $12.48
Efficient EV 65 0 $22.75 $10.40
EV Truck/SUV 104 1 $36.40 $16.64

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Barrett, PA

Afternoon in Barrett on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

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

2 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

4h 52m 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 Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130 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 $43.10 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 straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, PA to Barrett, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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