Origin
Dale, PA
Morning in Dale on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dale, 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
1h 25m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dale, PA to Bristol, PA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Dale, PA to Bristol, PA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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.
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 Dale, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp South along the way.
Patp South
19.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Hill Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Niantic Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Forgedale Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Old Route 100 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 23.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Dale Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
3
Turn left onto Old Route 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 100
4
Turn right onto Dairy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Lane
5
Turn right onto PA 100
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 100
6
Turn left onto Niantic Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Niantic Road
7
Turn left onto Hill Road
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hill Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gravel Pike
9
Turn left onto PA 63
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on PA 63
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
11
Continue on PA 63
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP South
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
18
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
19
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
23
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
24
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
25
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Dale, PA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Dale, 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
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(33.4 mi)
$4.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
8:59 AM
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
1 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
1h 25m 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 Dale, PA to Bristol, PA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Dale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.37 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Dale, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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