Trip from Bristol, PA to Palmer, PA

Drive Time

6h 13m

Distance

313.2 mi

504 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 1m ★

6 AM

6h 13m

8 AM

6h 39m

10 AM

6h 22m

12 PM

6h 20m

3 PM

6h 24m

5 PM

6h 38m

8 PM

6h 6m

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

Palmer, PA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 313.2 miles, this drive from Bristol to Palmer takes approximately 6 hours and 13 minutes to complete. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, it is feasible as a one-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. You should budget about $52 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the trip connects two Pennsylvania locations using a combination of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, and PA 982. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a straightforward path that avoids unnecessary complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

156.6 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient journey, as 90% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 268.6-mile stretch of the trip. This segment provides a consistent, high-speed experience, allowing you to cover ground quickly before transitioning to local roads like University Drive and PA 982. While the bulk of the drive is a standard interstate grind, the final transition onto state roads offers a change in pace. Be prepared for a long, uninterrupted period of highway driving that defines the overall character of this transit.

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

There are about 31 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 268.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 313.2 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 22 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

270.8 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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 PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

301 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in

Take the exit toward PA 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 21

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Palmer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

Uniontown

270.8 mi in | ~5h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	268.6 mi	4h 54m
University Drive	10.7 mi	12m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
McClellandtown Road	6.9 mi	12m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
Memorial Boulevard	4 mi	4m
Croushore Road	1.6 mi	6m
Ball Hill Road	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 268.6 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Palmer, 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

267 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

11 mi · 12 min · University Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 21 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

162 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto PA 21

6.9 mi · 12 min · McClellandtown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto High Street

428 ft · 21 sec · High Street

Continue on Corob Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Corob Street

Turn right onto PA 166

166 ft · 3 sec · Edenborn Road

Continue on PA 166

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road

Turn left onto Sr3013

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sr3013

Continue on Palmer Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

Turn right onto Croushore Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road

Turn right onto Tank Hill Road

199 ft · 8 sec · Tank Hill Road

Arrive at destination

Tank Hill Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a 6-hour trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the long highway stretches. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and navigate traffic more effectively. Given that you will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for nearly 269 miles, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the main highway to keep your $52 budget on track. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace rather than rushing. Keep an eye on your mileage to time your single planned stop appropriately for the middle of your journey.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.6 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 268.6 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 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.6 miles or 2h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmer, 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 313.2 miles and 6h 13m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 268.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.6 mi from Bristol, PA · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

157 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.6 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 268.6 miles.

Arriving in Palmer, PA

The final approach into Palmer, 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 Palmer, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.83 one way

$103.65 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$56.71	$113.42
premium	$4.92	$60.69	$121.38
diesel	$5.64	$69.58	$139.16

Estimated Tolls: $34.93

Pennsylvania Turnpike (268.6 mi) $34.93

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

$52

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$112–$137

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	94	1	$32.89	$15.03
Efficient EV	78.3	0	$27.40	$12.53
EV Truck/SUV	125.3	1	$43.85	$20.04

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palmer, PA

Evening in Palmer on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

157 mi in

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

2 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

6h 13m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Palmer, PA covers 313.2 miles and takes about 6h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, PA 982. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.6 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 $51.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Palmer, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

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Trip from Bristol, PA to Palmer, 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 Palmer, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bristol, PA

Palmer, PA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 13m on the road

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