Origin
Cambridge, PA
Afternoon in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, PA to Bristol, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Bristol, PA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Twin County Road, Cambridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 70.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Twin County Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 58.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Twin County Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lombard Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lombard Street
Turn right onto Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
6
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
8
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
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 Cambridge, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 58.7 mi | 1h 4m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Cambridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Compass Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on North Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
369 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Cambridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
5
Turn left onto PA 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Compass Road
6
Continue on PA 10
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
7
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
8
Continue on PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
9
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 76, PATP
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 176
326 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
16
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
19
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
21
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
22
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
23
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Cambridge, PA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Cambridge, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, 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
$11.65 one way
$23.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.63
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(58.7 mi)
$7.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$8
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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 28m 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 Cambridge, PA to Bristol, PA covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Twin County Road, Cambridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Cambridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.65 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 70.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cambridge, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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