Origin
Devon, PA
Evening in Devon on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Devon, PA to Bristol, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Devon, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Devon, PA to Bristol, PA covers 38.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, Devon State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 38.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.8 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 22 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 30.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near East Swedesford Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (East Swedesford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Swedesford Road
Turn right onto East Swedesford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Mall Boulevard
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
8
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m 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.
Between Devon, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and New York City.
Harrisburg
4.3 mi in
|
~8m
New York City
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 30.8 mi | 34m |
| US 202 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Devon State Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Swedesford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Valley Forge Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Devon, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on North Fairfield Road
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Fairfield Road
2
Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old Lancaster Road
3
Turn left onto Devon State Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devon State Road
4
Continue on North Valley Forge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Valley Forge Road
5
Turn right onto East Swedesford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Swedesford Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 202 North
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 276; PATP
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
15
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
20
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
21
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
22
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Devon, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Devon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristol, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(30.8 mi)
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Bristol on Thursday
Local time
7:33 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 Devon, PA to Bristol, PA covers 38.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202, Devon State 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 19.5 miles from Devon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 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 is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (East Swedesford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Devon, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and New York City.
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.
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