Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Ben Avon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
290.4 mi
467 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m
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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Ben Avon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, PA to Ben Avon, PA covers 290.4 miles and takes about 5h 35m 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 $48.14 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
145.2 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 290.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m 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 5h 35m drive with frequent turns across 290.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 5h 35m 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 Ben Avon, 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 | — | — |
| Altoona | — | — |
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 Ben Avon, 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
211 mi
·
3 hr 49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Altoona, Johnstown
12
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
13
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
15
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
29 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
18
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ebensburg, Loretto
20
Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
449 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ebensburg, Loretto
21
Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
22
Continue on East High Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
23
Take the exit straight
184 ft
·
8 sec
24
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
25
Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
26
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
28
Turn right onto South 6th Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 6th Street
29
Turn left onto Indian Springs Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Springs Road
30
Turn right
184 ft
·
13 sec
31
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 145.2 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 2h 47m 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 64 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.2 miles or 2h 47m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ben Avon, 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.
+
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 290.4 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 145.2 mi from Bristol, PA · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.2 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ben Avon, PA
The final approach into Ben Avon, 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 Ben Avon, 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
$48.14 one way
$96.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $56.32 | $112.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.12 | $128.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.49 | $13.94 |
| Efficient EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.2 | 1 | $40.66 | $18.59 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Destination
Ben Avon, PA
Morning in Ben Avon on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
145 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
1 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
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 Bristol, PA to Ben Avon, PA covers 290.4 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 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 145.2 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 $48.14 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 5h 35m 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 Ben Avon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, PA to Ben Avon, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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