Origin
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Lower Saucon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Durham Road, Easton Road, Lower Saucon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.4 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 48.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Old US Hwy 13): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Radcliffe Street
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Old US Hwy 13
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 413 / Veterans Highway
Turn right onto PA 413 / Veterans Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 213 / Maple Avenue
Turn left onto PA 213 / Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Road | 21.4 mi | 36m |
| Easton Road | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Lower Saucon Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Langhorne Newtown Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bath Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Newtown Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Durham Road
— 21.4 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Radcliffe Street
4
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
340 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
6
Turn right onto Mill Street
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Street
7
Turn right onto Bath Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bath Street
8
Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
10
Turn right onto PA 413
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on South Flowers Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Flowers Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 213
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 413
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Pine Street
14
Continue on PA 413
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Langhorne Newtown Road
15
Turn left onto PA 332; PA 413
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Newtown Bypass
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Newtown Bypass
17
Turn left onto PA 413
18 mi
·
29 min
·
Durham Road
18
Continue on PA 611 Truck
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Easton Road
19
Merge onto PA 611
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Easton Road
20
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
21
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
22
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
24
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Lower Saucon Road
26
Arrive at destination
Lower Saucon Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Bristol, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lower Saucon, PA
The final approach into Lower Saucon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.99 one way
$15.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Lower Saucon, PA
Afternoon in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
12:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Doylestown, PA
24 mi in
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
3 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
1h 26m 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 Lower Saucon, PA covers 48.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Durham Road, Easton Road, Lower Saucon Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.1 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 $7.99 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 48.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Old US Hwy 13): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bristol, PA to Lower Saucon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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