Origin
Lampeter, PA
Morning in Lampeter on Friday
Local time
6:51 AM
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Current temp
70°F
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Trip from Lampeter, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
83.2 mi
134 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lampeter, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Bristol, PA covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Strasburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 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
41.6 miles from Lampeter, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lampeter, PA to Bristol, PA covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 45.1 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 17.6 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 17.6 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
35.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
6
80.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
81.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lampeter, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
Patp
35 mi in
|
~57m
New Jersey
35.4 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 45.1 mi | 50m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Strasburg Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Village Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Gap Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Strasburg Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 45.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lampeter, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 741
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Road
2
Continue on PA 741
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Street
3
Continue on PA 741
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on PA 741
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gap Road
5
Continue on PA 741
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Strasburg Road
6
Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Strasburg Road
7
Turn slight right onto PA 741
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
Strasburg Road
8
Turn left onto PA 741
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto PA 41
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gap-Newport Pike
10
Turn sharp right onto US 30
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
14
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 76; PATP
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
19
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
24
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
25
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
26
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 41.6 miles from Lampeter, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lampeter, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lampeter, PA
This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lampeter, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.6 mi from Lampeter, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Lampeter, 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
$13.79 one way
$27.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.11 | $30.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.14 | $32.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(45.1 mi)
$5.87
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
$14
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Bristol on Friday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
23 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 54m 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 Lampeter, PA to Bristol, PA covers 83.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Strasburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.6 miles from Lampeter, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 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 83.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 17.6 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lampeter, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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