Origin
Green Tree, PA
Afternoon in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Tree, 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
55m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Tree, PA
Nothing Ahead
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Tree, PA to Bristol, PA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 55m 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, Bear Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 30.8 mi | 34m |
| US 202 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Bear Hill Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Swedesford Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paoli Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 30.8 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Paoli Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paoli Pike
2
Merge onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 252
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Hill Road
4
Continue on PA 252
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swedesford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
6
Merge onto US 202
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
10
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
31 mi
·
34 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Green Tree, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 175 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 39.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
6
38.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
39.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.54 | $15.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
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
$7
Tolls
$4
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
20% chance
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
10 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
41.5 mi in 55m, mostly highway — 30.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
84% 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: 30.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 7.2 miles in.
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 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Green Tree, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and New York City.
Harrisburg
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
New York City
8 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, PA before heading back.
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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