Trip from Cambridge Springs, PA to Bristol, PA

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

395.2 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Bristol, PA covers 395.2 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.57 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

197.6 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 395.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Venango Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Venango Avenue	0 mi	0m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	0 mi	0m
River Street	0 mi	0m
Cussewago Street	0 mi	0m
Church Street	0 mi	0m
Grand Army of the Republic Army	0 mi	0m
PA-198	0 mi	0m
I 80 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Venango Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Church Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on River Street

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Continue on Cussewago Street

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Turn left onto Church Street

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198

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Exit the roundabout onto PA-198

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Take the ramp left

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

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Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

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Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

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Turn right onto Pond Street

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Turn left

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 197.6 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.6 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cambridge Springs, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cambridge Springs, PA

This is one driving day of about 395.2 miles and 6h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Cambridge Springs, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

198 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, PA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 197.6 mi from Cambridge Springs, PA

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.6 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$63.57	$127.15
midgrade	$4.60	$71.56	$143.11
premium	$4.95	$77.08	$154.16
diesel	$5.98	$93.04	$186.09

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 138.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Bristol, PA covers 395.2 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 197.6 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.57 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.

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