Origin
Concord, PA
Afternoon in Concord on Saturday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
180.5 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 180.5-mile journey from Concord, PA to Bristol, PA is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Path Valley Road, and Timmons Road, this route is largely highway-focused, making it efficient for reaching your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The longest continuous stretch is 155.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so you'll want to plan for one stop to break up the driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.3 miles from Concord, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 155.7 mi | 2h 48m |
| Path Valley Road | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Timmons Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Forge Hill Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cumberland Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Spring Run Road East | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Trout Run | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 155.7 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 75
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Path Valley Road
2
Turn left onto PA 641
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Spring Run Road East
3
Turn right onto PA 641
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Timmons Road
4
Continue on PA 641
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Forge Hill Road
5
Continue on PA 641; PA 997
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Newburg Road
6
Turn left onto PA 997
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumberland Highway
7
Continue on PA 997
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trout Run
8
Continue on PA 997
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
156 mi
·
2 hr 48 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
13
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
16
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
18
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
19
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 33-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip. To make the most of your drive, consider departing early to avoid any potential traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it’s a budget-friendly option. Plan for one main stop, perhaps midway through the 155.7-mile stretch on the Turnpike, to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your GPS as you approach Bristol, as the road will transition from highway to local streets.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.3 miles from Concord, PA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 155.7 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 40 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
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 Concord, 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 Concord, PA
This is one driving day of about 180.5 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Concord, 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 155.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Concord, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 155.7 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 179.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
178 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m 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
179 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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
5
179.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
US 13 / Bristol Pike
Merge onto US 13 / Bristol Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.92 one way
$59.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $32.77 | $65.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.24
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(155.7 mi)
$20.24
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
$30
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.95 | $8.66 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:51 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
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
46 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 33m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 43.6
View on nps.gov
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 143.2
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 87.2
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 155.6
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 155.6
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 137
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this trip, with 86% of the route taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering an uninterrupted 155.7 miles. This means consistent speed and minimal slowdowns for much of the journey. As you transition to Path Valley Road and Timmons Road, you'll experience a change in road type, moving away from the interstate feel to more localized routes as you approach Bristol.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 155.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Path Valley Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 180.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.4 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 180.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 155.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.24 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Bristol, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.4 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 178 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bristol, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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