Origin
Cross Creek, PA
Afternoon in Cross Creek on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cross Creek, 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
6h 45m
Distance
343.4 mi
553 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 34m
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6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 54m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 55m
5 PM
7h 8m
8 PM
6h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Creek, PA
Chris F
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cross Creek, PA to Bristol, PA covers 343.4 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Henderson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.93 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
171.7 miles from Cross Creek, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 283.3 mi | 5h 9m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 40.6 mi | 55m |
| Henderson Avenue | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Henderson Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Smith Township State Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Burgettstown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cross Creek Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.3 mi, about 5h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Cross Creek Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Cross Creek Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto PA 18
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Township State Road
3
Continue on PA 18
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Burgettstown Road
4
Continue on PA 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 18
5
Turn slight left onto PA 18
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Henderson Road
6
Continue on PA 18
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Henderson Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
9
Merge onto I 70
41 mi
·
55 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 70
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70
Exit 58
Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
283 mi
·
5 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
14
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
19
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
20
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
21
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 171.7 miles from Cross Creek, PA, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.3 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 76 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.7 miles or 3h 34m 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 36m
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 Cross Creek, 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 Cross Creek, PA
This is one driving day of about 343.4 miles and 6h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Cross Creek, 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 283.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 171.7 miles from Cross Creek, 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 283.3 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 341.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.7 mi into trip
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~1h 27m in
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I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...
6
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
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I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
6
340.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m 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
341.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.93 one way
$113.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $62.35 | $124.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $66.60 | $133.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.82 | $151.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $36.83
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(283.3 mi)
$36.83
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
$57
Tolls
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$119–$144
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103 | 1 | $36.06 | $16.48 |
| Efficient EV | 85.9 | 0 | $30.05 | $13.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.4 | 1 | $48.08 | $21.98 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
172 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 45m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 307.7
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 213
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 106.5
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 248.5
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
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 319.5
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 319.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
343.4 mi in 6h 45m, mostly highway — 283.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in near PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 343.4 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 15.4 miles (PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cross Creek, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Patp: Harrisburg
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 27m
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via I 70
Pittsburgh
56.7 mi in
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~1h 27m
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via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 45m. Total distance: 343.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 283.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $36.83 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 15.4 miles (PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bristol, PA before the return drive.
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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