The drive from Bristol, PA to Parkside, PA covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 31, US 46, Paradise Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.9 miles on NJ 31.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.27 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
43 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 86.1 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 31 and US 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.9 miles on NJ 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 31 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 86.1 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Radcliffe Street
At end of road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
Navigation decision point
7
27 mi into trip|~46m in|NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
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 NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
6
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
76.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
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 309
Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Cr...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bristol, PA to Parkside, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg Pennsylvania along the way.
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
69.5 mi in|~1h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 31
42.9 mi
1h 4m
US 46
9.8 mi
15m
Paradise Trail
7.5 mi
13m
Pennington Road
4.9 mi
9m
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi
6m
US 13
4 mi
5m
Radcliffe Street
3 mi
5m
Independence Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 42.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Parkside, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi·54 sec·Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Radcliffe Street
3.0 mi·5 min·Radcliffe Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi·40 sec·Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi·53 sec·Fallsington Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto US 13
4.0 mi·5 min·US 13
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Pine Grove Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Pine Grove Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Trenton Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·West Trenton Avenue
9
Continue on Calhoun Street Bridge
1.0 mi·2 min·Calhoun Street Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.9 mi·1 min·Pennington Avenue
11
Continue on NJ 31
4.9 mi·9 min·Pennington Road
12
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi·12 sec·NJ 31
13
Continue on NJ 31
10.0 mi·15 min·NJ 31
14
Take the exit onto NJ 31
5.6 mi·8 min·NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: FlemingtonUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31
427 ft·5 sec·NJ 31
16
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·NJ 31
17
Continue on NJ 31
27 mi·39 min·NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 46
9.8 mi·15 min·US 46
19
Take the exit
241 ft·5 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
20
Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
0.4 mi·49 sec·ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
21
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi·6 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
1.5 mi·2 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 309Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls CreekUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 209
526 ft·20 sec·Seven Bridge Road
25
Turn left onto PA 447
2.0 mi·3 min·Independence Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 209 BUS; PA 447
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Courtland Street
27
Continue on US 209 BUS; PA 447
7.5 mi·13 min·Paradise Trail
28
Turn right onto Browns Hill Road
59 ft·2 sec·Browns Hill Road
29
Arrive at destination
Browns Hill Road
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 43 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 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 19 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkside, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 86.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 31 for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43 mi from Bristol, PA
· 1h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Parkside, PA
The final approach into Parkside, 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 Parkside, PA.
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.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$10
near mile 77.2
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.63
$31.27
premium
$4.93
$16.70
$33.40
diesel
$5.61
$19.01
$38.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Parkside, PA
Late night
in Parkside on Friday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
New Hope, PA
43 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
7 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
2h 18m 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 Parkside, PA covers 86.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 31, US 46, Paradise Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43 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 $14.27 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 86.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (NJ 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bristol, PA to Parkside, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Stroudsburg Pennsylvania along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
