Trip from Bristol, PA to Sugar Grove, PA

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Drive Time

7h 16m

Distance

354 mi

570 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 5m ★

6 AM

7h 16m

8 AM

7h 37m

10 AM

7h 24m

12 PM

7h 21m

3 PM

7h 25m

5 PM

7h 36m

8 PM

7h 10m

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

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Sugar Grove, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Sugar Grove, PA covers 354 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 165.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

177 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bristol, PA to Sugar Grove, PA covers 354 miles and takes about 7h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 165.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 354 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 30 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 straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg

26.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

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 I 476: Chester, Allentown

100.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

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

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

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 Sugar Grove, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Mount Pocono and Penfield.

Allentown

26.1 mi in | ~34m

Mount Pocono

100.8 mi in | ~1h 55m

Penfield

267.5 mi in | ~4h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	165.5 mi	3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.2 mi	1h 20m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	24 mi	28m
Jackson Run Road	12.5 mi	17m
US 219	12.3 mi	18m
Montmorenci Road	8.8 mi	13m
PA 948	8.6 mi	12m
State Park Road	7.5 mi	13m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.5 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

22 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Exit 40 Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 North: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

166 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Turn straight onto PA 153

7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road

Continue on PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 219

12 mi · 18 min · US 219

Turn right onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montmorenci Avenue

Continue on PA 948

8.8 mi · 13 min · Montmorenci Road

Continue on PA 948

5.4 mi · 7 min · Highland Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.7 mi · 3 min · Kane-Russell City Road

Take the exit onto PA 948

8.6 mi · 12 min · PA 948

Continue on PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 666

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 6

2.9 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Crescent Park

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crescent Park

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

Use the right lane.

Continue on Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hickory Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 62

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

Turn left onto US 62

2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Turn left onto PA 69

8.8 mi · 12 min · Jackson Run Road

Continue on PA 69

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Main Street

Continue on PA 69

3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

Continue on PA 69

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 69; PA 957

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Turn straight onto PA 957

243 ft · 4 sec · Race Street

Arrive at destination

PA 957

Trip Plan

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 177 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 3h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.5 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 177 miles or 3h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 43m

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

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 354 miles and 7h 16m.

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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 165.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 177 mi from Bristol, PA · 3h 19m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

177 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.5 miles.

Arriving in Sugar Grove, PA

The final approach into Sugar Grove, 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 Sugar Grove, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 24.4

View on nps.gov

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 24.4

View on nps.gov

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 24.4

View on nps.gov

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...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 24.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.69 one way

$117.38 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$64.28	$128.55
premium	$4.93	$68.65	$137.31
diesel	$5.61	$78.16	$156.32

Estimated Tolls: $12.77

Pennsylvania Turnpike (98.2 mi) $12.77

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

$59

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106.2	1	$37.17	$16.99
Efficient EV	88.5	1	$30.97	$14.16
EV Truck/SUV	141.6	1	$49.56	$22.66

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Bristol, PA

Evening in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Destination

Sugar Grove, PA

Evening in Sugar Grove on Tuesday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

11 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

7h 16m 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 Sugar Grove, PA covers 354 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 177 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 $58.69 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Bristol, PA and Sugar Grove, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Mount Pocono and Penfield.

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