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Trip from Bristol, PA to Pine Grove, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

83.5 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Pine Grove, PA, PA

Pine Grove, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 83.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Limestone Road, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.84 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

41.7 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 45.8 mi 51m
Limestone Road 7 mi 10m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass 6.9 mi 9m
Gum Tree Road 4.2 mi 5m
West Uwchlan Avenue 3.3 mi 6m
Buck Run Road 3 mi 6m
North 1st Avenue 2.4 mi 3m
Street Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 45.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Pine Grove, 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

44 mi · 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 312 Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto PA 100

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pottstown Pike
14

Turn right onto PA 113

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
15

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
16

Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck

6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward Coatesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto PA 82

2.4 mi · 3 min · North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto South 1st Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 1st Avenue
20

Continue on Youngsburg Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road
21

Turn slight right onto Buck Run Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Buck Run Road
22

Continue on Gum Tree Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Gum Tree Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto PA 10

7.0 mi · 10 min · Limestone Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
25

Merge onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
27

Turn right onto PA 472

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
28

Turn left onto Street Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Street Road
29

At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Forge Road
30

Continue on Ashville Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Ashville Road
31

Turn left

28 ft · 2 sec
32

Arrive at destination

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 41.7 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.8 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.7 miles or 50m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pine Grove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 83.5 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bristol, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downingtown, PA

42 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

Willow Grove, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.7 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
6
47.9 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

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

Exit 312 Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Che...
7
48.6 mi into trip | ~59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.84 one way

$27.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.16 $30.32
premium $4.93 $16.19 $32.39
diesel $5.61 $18.44 $36.87

Estimated Tolls: $5.96

Pennsylvania Turnpike (45.8 mi) $5.96

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

$14

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.77 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.69 $5.34

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Pine Grove, PA

Afternoon in Pine Grove on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

19 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 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 34.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 23
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 23
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 51.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

83.5 mi in 1h 56m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Pennsylvania Turnpike.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.5 miles you will encounter 25 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: 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.

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 Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Pottstown, Chester, Lancaster and Coatesville.

Pottstown

47.9 mi in | ~57m

Chester

47.9 mi in | ~57m

Lancaster

53 mi in | ~1h 7m

Coatesville

60.1 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 83.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.96 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pine Grove, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Grove, PA before heading back.

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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