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Trip from Bristol, PA to Green Tree, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

57m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

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 Green Tree, PA, PA

Green Tree, PA

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Green Tree, PA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, Bear Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 41.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 31.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202. 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 Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

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 3.9 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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
9
3.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg
8
33.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
8
34.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

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 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester,...

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 Green Tree, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Patp West: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.

Harrisburg

2.3 mi in | ~6m

Patp West: Harrisburg

3.9 mi in | ~9m | via I 276; PATP

Philadelphia

33.7 mi in | ~42m

Valley Forge

34.1 mi in | ~43m

Pottstown

34.8 mi in | ~45m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 31.5 mi 36m
US 202 2.8 mi 3m
Bear Hill Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Swedesford Road 0.7 mi 1m
Bristol Pike 0.7 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Paoli Pike 0.5 mi 1m
East Lancaster Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 31.5 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Green Tree, 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 York Use the left lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

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

30 mi · 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · this road
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia, Valley Forge
13

Continue on I 76

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

446 ft · 10 sec
Exit 328A Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward US 202 South Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto US 202

2.8 mi · 3 min · US 202
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 252 South: Paoli Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn straight onto PA 252

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Swedesford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Continue on PA 252

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road
20

Turn right onto US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Lancaster Avenue
21

Turn slight left onto Paoli Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paoli Pike
22

Arrive at destination

Paoli Pike

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Bristol, PA · 27m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

21 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

Frazer, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Tree, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Green Tree, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.90 one way

$13.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.55 $15.11
premium $4.93 $8.07 $16.14
diesel $5.61 $9.18 $18.37

Estimated Tolls: $4.10

Pennsylvania Turnpike (31.5 mi) $4.10

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$4

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.64 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.82 $2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

9:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Green Tree, PA

Morning in Green Tree on Saturday

Local time

9:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

47 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

57m 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 Green Tree, PA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, Bear Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.8 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 $6.90 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

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 3.9 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Bristol, PA and Green Tree, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg, Patp West: Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and Pottstown.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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.

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