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Trip from Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

91.4 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Cresco, PA, PA

Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NJ 31, US 46, Paradise Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.9 miles on NJ 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.15 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.7 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 91.4 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 31 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.9 miles on NJ 31.

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.
NJ 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 31 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 91.4 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Radcliffe Street

At end of road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street

Navigation decision point

7
27 mi into trip | ~46m in | NJ 31

Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
6
74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 309 Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Cr...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg Pennsylvania along the way.

Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

69.5 mi in | ~1h 50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 31 42.9 mi 1h 4m
US 46 9.8 mi 15m
Paradise Trail 7.5 mi 13m
Pennington Road 4.9 mi 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway 4.6 mi 6m
US 13 4 mi 5m
Radcliffe Street 3 mi 5m
PA 191 2.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: NJ 31 — 42.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Cresco, PA.

1

Start on this road

158 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Washington Street
3

At end of 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
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto US 13

4.0 mi · 5 min · US 13
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on Pine Grove Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pine Grove Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto NJ 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pennington Avenue
11

Continue on NJ 31

4.9 mi · 9 min · Pennington Road
12

Enter roundabout onto NJ 31

0.1 mi · 12 sec · NJ 31
13

Continue on NJ 31

10.0 mi · 15 min · NJ 31
14

Take the exit onto NJ 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31

427 ft · 5 sec · NJ 31
16

Enter roundabout onto NJ 31

0.1 mi · 7 sec · NJ 31
17

Continue on NJ 31

27 mi · 39 min · NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
18

At end of road, turn left onto US 46

9.8 mi · 15 min · US 46
19

Take the exit

241 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
20

Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

0.4 mi · 49 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
21

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 309 Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on US 209

526 ft · 20 sec · Seven Bridge Road
25

Turn left onto PA 447

2.0 mi · 3 min · Independence Road
26

At end of road, turn right onto US 209 BUS; PA 447

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Courtland Street
27

Continue on US 209 BUS; PA 447

7.5 mi · 13 min · Paradise Trail
28

Continue on PA 191

2.4 mi · 4 min · Paradise Valley Road
29

Turn right onto PA 191

2.7 mi · 4 min · PA 191
30

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
31

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road
32

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring Road

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 45.7 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 2h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.7 miles or 1h 14m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, 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.

+

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 91.4 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NJ 31 for about 42.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.7 mi from Bristol, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

46 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, 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 Cresco, PA.

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.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $10 near mile 75.6
Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.15 one way

$30.31 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.60 $33.19
premium $4.93 $17.73 $35.45
diesel $5.61 $20.18 $40.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wegmans Yardley PA - Tesla Supercharger

Yardley, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bensalem, PA Rechargery Relay - Bristol Road

Bensalem, PA

IONNA

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bristol, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown Township, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hamilton Township, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Middletown Township Municipal Center

Langhorne, PA

FLO

4 DCFC

Precision Acura of Princeton

Lawrence Township, NJ

Blink Network

3 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 12 Tesla: 5 FLO: 3 IONNA: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.00 $3.66
EV Truck/SUV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Bristol, PA

Night in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Cresco, PA

Night in Cresco on Tuesday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

11 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

2h 28m 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 Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA covers 91.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 31, US 46, Paradise Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $15.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 91.4 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bristol, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg Pennsylvania along the way.

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