The drive from Clifton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 290.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.84 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
159.3 miles from Clifton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 12m. Total distance: 318.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 318.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 290.8 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 31 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 290.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Bethel Church Road.
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 17 significant decision points across 318.7 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 0.4 miles (Bethel Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Bethel Church Road
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.1 mi into trip|~23m in|Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
25 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
6
316.1 mi into trip|~6h 6m 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
317.2 mi into trip|~6h 8m 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 Clifton, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
24.7 mi in|~47m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
290.8 mi
5h 17m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Bethel Church Road
2.5 mi
5m
Broughton Road
2.4 mi
5m
Yellow Belt
2.1 mi
3m
Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 290.8 mi, about 5h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
271 ft·25 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
0.4 mi·1 min·McMurray Road
3
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Bethel Church Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
176 ft·4 sec
5
Continue on Bethel Church Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Bethel Church Road
6
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.4 mi·5 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi·32 sec·Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.9 mi·4 min·Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·1 min·Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·45 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·35 sec·Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·31 sec·W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi·3 min·Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi·10 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi·37 sec·Lincoln Way
18
Turn slight right onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
20
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
Toward PATP, I 76
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 76; PATP
291 mi·5 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
24
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft·8 sec·Pennsylvania Turnpike
25
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft·8 sec
Toward US 13 South: BristolUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi·1 min·Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
27
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
29
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pond Street
30
Turn left
91 ft·12 sec
31
Arrive at destination
1 ft
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.3 miles from Clifton, PA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 290.8 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 70 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.3 miles or 3h 15m 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 6m
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 Clifton, 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 Clifton, PA
This is one driving day of about 318.7 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Clifton, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 290.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.3 mi from Clifton, PA
· 3h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 285.7
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 186.8
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 76.9
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 230.8
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
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 296.7
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 296.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.84 one way
$105.67 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.87
$115.74
premium
$4.93
$61.81
$123.62
diesel
$5.61
$70.36
$140.73
Estimated Tolls: $37.81
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(290.8 mi)$37.81
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
$53
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 7
Tesla: 7
Blink: 2
EV Connect: 2
Tesla Destination: 2
Electrify America: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.6
1
$33.46
$15.30
Efficient EV
79.7
0
$27.89
$12.75
EV Truck/SUV
127.5
1
$44.62
$20.40
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Clifton, PA
Late night
in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
159 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
13 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
6h 12m 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 Clifton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 318.7 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church 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 159.3 miles from Clifton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.84 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 318.7 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: at 0.4 miles (Bethel Church Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clifton, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
