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Trip from Ephrata, PA to Bristol, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

81.3 mi

131 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ephrata, PA, PA

Ephrata, PA

Haneul Trac

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ephrata, PA to Bristol, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m 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 222, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.6 miles from Ephrata, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 81.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 81.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.6 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 17 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 70.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 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 81.3 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
6
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP
6
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | Colonel Howard Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP
6
78.7 mi into trip | ~1h 30m 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
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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 Ephrata, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.

Patp

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Pa Turnpike

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 70.6 mi 1h 17m
US 222 4.7 mi 5m
West Main Street 1.9 mi 4m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Bristol Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Beaver Street 0.2 mi <1m
Pond Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 70.6 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata, PA and Bristol, PA.

1

Start on US 322

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
3

Merge onto US 222

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 222
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
5

Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

71 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
10

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
13

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
15

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street
16

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec
17

Arrive at destination

1 ft

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.6 miles from Ephrata, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.6 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 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

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 Ephrata, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ephrata, PA

This is one driving day of about 81.3 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ephrata, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 70.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Ephrata, PA · 48m into the drive

human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester Springs, PA

41 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

Terre Hill, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Ephrata, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.6 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 44.8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 58.8
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 58.8
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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 36.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.48 one way

$26.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.76 $29.52
premium $4.93 $15.77 $31.53
diesel $5.61 $17.95 $35.90

Estimated Tolls: $9.18

Pennsylvania Turnpike (70.6 mi) $9.18

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

$13

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Ephrata, PA

Night in Ephrata on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Night in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

9:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 36m 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 Ephrata, PA to Bristol, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 222, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 miles from Ephrata, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.48 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 81.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ephrata, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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