Trip from Bristol, PA to Kennett Square, PA

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

64.3 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 33m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Bristol, PA

Jay Brand

Kennett Square, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bristol to Kennett Square, you are looking at a straightforward 64.3-mile journey across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $11, this drive is as economical as it is efficient. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will find consistent road conditions throughout your travel. Because of the manageable duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics; you can easily complete the trip in one go. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the route offers a reliable, no-nonsense path between these two points.

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

32.1 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 77% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.1 miles. Transitioning from the turnpike onto US 202 and eventually West Street Road provides a shift in pace, moving you from high-speed interstate driving to more localized traffic patterns. The personality of this drive is functional and direct, prioritizing speed and connectivity over winding backroads. Prepare for a transition from the busy corridors near Bristol to the more suburban feel of the roads leading into Kennett Square.

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

There are about 24 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 38.1 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 64.3 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: 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 19 key points

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

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

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

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 none lane. Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg

40.2 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

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 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

42.8 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the ramp toward US 202 South: West Chester

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South: West Chester

Towns Along This Route

Between Bristol, PA and Kennett Square, PA, road signs point toward Patp West: Harrisburg and Malvern.

Patp West: Harrisburg

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

Malvern

40.2 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	38.1 mi	43m
US 202	11.6 mi	16m
West Street Road	5.5 mi	10m
East Baltimore Pike	2.2 mi	3m
North Morehall Road	1.3 mi	2m
Lenape Road	0.9 mi	1m
Bristol Pike	0.7 mi	1m
Jefferson Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 38.1 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

158 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto Washington Street

506 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street

Turn left onto Wood Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Wood Street

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Beaver Street

Turn slight right onto US 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 276; PATP

36 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Turn right onto Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Swedesford Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 202 South: West Chester Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 202

9.9 mi · 13 min · US 202

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; US 322

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 202; US 322

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto PA 926

5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lenape Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Baltimore Pike

Use the right lane.

Take the exit onto East Baltimore Pike

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

Toward Kennett Square Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

373 ft · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

Continue on Miller's Hill

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Miller's Hill

Continue on East State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Arrive at destination

East State Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 1 hour and 30 minute drive, consider departing during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since the route is relatively short, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Bristol will ensure you stay well within your $11 budget. Pay close attention to the signage as you exit the turnpike to merge onto US 202, as this transition is critical to staying on track. Because this is a one-day trip, enjoy the flexibility of your schedule and plan your arrival time based on your destination's needs rather than travel fatigue. Taking this route during daylight hours is recommended to make the navigation between major roads and local streets significantly easier.

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 32.1 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 64.3 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 40m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennett Square, 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.

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 64.3 miles and 1h 30m.

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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Bristol, PA · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

32 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kennett Square, PA

The final approach into Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square, 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

$10.64 one way

$21.28 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.64	$23.28
premium	$4.92	$12.46	$24.92
diesel	$5.64	$14.29	$28.57

Estimated Tolls: $4.96

Pennsylvania Turnpike (38.1 mi) $4.96

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.75	$3.09
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.63	$2.57
EV Truck/SUV	25.7	$9.00	$4.12

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Bristol, PA

Evening in Bristol on Sunday

Local time

8:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kennett Square, PA

Evening in Kennett Square on Sunday

Local time

8:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

16 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 30m 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 Kennett Square, PA covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, West Street 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 32.1 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 $10.64 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.

Between Bristol, PA and Kennett Square, PA, road signs point toward Patp West: Harrisburg and Malvern.

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Trip from Bristol, PA to Kennett Square, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kennett Square, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bristol, PA

Kennett Square, PA

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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