Origin
Jersey Shore, PA
Late night in Jersey Shore on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey Shore, 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
3h 56m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jersey Shore, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from the Jersey Shore, PA, to Bristol, PA, covers 200.9 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes of driving time. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, especially given its manageable duration. You'll primarily navigate on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Keystone Shortway, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience on the road, making it an efficient yet engaging trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of it being highway travel. Expect a significant portion of your journey to be on high-speed roadways, including a notable stretch of 74.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension without a major break. While much of the drive will be on the turnpike system, the overall profile suggests you'll encounter a blend of driving conditions. This means you'll have periods of steady, fast travel interspersed with other road types as you progress toward Bristol.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 74.6 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 15.2 miles in near US 15.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 200.9 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 15.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
6
99.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
199.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m 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 Jersey Shore, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
98.7 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Allentown
98.7 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Allegheny Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Allegheny Street
3
Turn left onto PA 44
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge onto US 220
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
6
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
10
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
14
Merge onto I 80
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
22
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
24
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
25
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
27
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
28
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
29
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 56 minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Bristol. With a total distance of 200.9 miles, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break, making the $33 fuel cost estimate quite reliable. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 74.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so be sure to take advantage of any services before or after that segment. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 44 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore, PA
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Jersey Shore, 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 Northeast Extension for about 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Jersey Shore, PA · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bristol, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.31 one way
$66.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.48 | $72.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.96 | $77.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.36 | $88.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(98.2 mi)
$12.76
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
$33
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph
8% chance
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
44 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
3h 56m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jersey Shore, PA to Bristol, PA covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 miles from Jersey Shore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 200.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Jersey Shore, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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