The drive from Bristol, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Sellersville Bypass, Horsham Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 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
28.9 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 57.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bristol, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|Pennsylvania Turnpike
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York
8
2.3 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
8
17.1 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown
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 343
Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkin...
8
17.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
9
17.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddl...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bristol, PA and Freemansburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp West: Harrisburg, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Patp West: Harrisburg
3.9 mi in|~9m|via I 276; PATP
Doylestown
17.1 mi in|~24m
Jenkintown
17.1 mi in|~24m
Horsham
17.6 mi in|~25m
Biddle Air National Guard Base
17.6 mi in|~25m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15 mi
18m
Sellersville Bypass
8.2 mi
11m
Horsham Road
7.6 mi
13m
North West End Boulevard
6.3 mi
10m
Bethlehem Pike
4.8 mi
8m
PA 378
4.5 mi
7m
South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi
5m
Mountain Drive North
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 15 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Freemansburg, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
506 ft·27 sec·Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·Wood Street
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Beaver Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New YorkUse the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP
13 mi·15 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 343Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, JenkintownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
313 ft·7 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, HorshamUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard BaseUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto PA 611
1.0 mi·1 min·Easton Road
15
Turn slight left onto PA 463
7.6 mi·13 min·Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight right onto PA 309
4.8 mi·8 min·Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / left / slight right / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 309
8.2 mi·11 min·Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 309
2.9 mi·5 min·South West End Boulevard
19
Continue on PA 309
6.3 mi·10 min·North West End Boulevard
20
Take the exit
420 ft·10 sec
21
Continue on PA 378
4.5 mi·7 min·PA 378
22
Turn right onto Mountain Drive North
1.0 mi·1 min·Mountain Drive North
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Mountain Drive North
0.7 mi·1 min·Mountain Drive North
24
Continue on Hayes Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hayes Street
25
Turn right onto PA 412
0.5 mi·1 min·Daly Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Stefko Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Pembroke Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Pembroke Road
28
Turn right onto Garfield Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Garfield Street
29
Arrive at destination
Garfield Street
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 28.9 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freemansburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 57.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 15 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from Bristol, PA
· 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Freemansburg, PA
The final approach into Freemansburg, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 25.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$10.50
$20.99
premium
$4.93
$11.21
$22.42
diesel
$5.61
$12.76
$25.52
Estimated Tolls: $1.95
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(15 mi)$1.95
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.3
0
$6.07
$2.77
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.06
$2.31
EV Truck/SUV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Night
in Bristol on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Freemansburg, PA
Night
in Freemansburg on Friday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
8 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
1h 34m 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 Freemansburg, PA covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Sellersville Bypass, Horsham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 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 $9.58 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bristol, PA and Freemansburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp West: Harrisburg, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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.
