Origin
Lansdale, PA
Late night in Lansdale on Wednesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansdale, PA to Bristol, PA
Data updated 35 minutes ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansdale, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 31.7-mile drive from Lansdale, PA to Bristol, PA can be completed in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with about 75% of the journey on faster roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $5, which is quite economical for a road trip. Given the short distance and duration, no overnight stays are necessary. This drive stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward transit experience between two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.9 miles from Lansdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 31.7-mile journey. With a 75% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Fort Washington Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. While the route is predominantly highway, West Welsh Road offers a brief transition before rejoining faster roads. This drive prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 18.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.7 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 4 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Turn right onto PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
30.2 mi into trip
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~42m 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 Lansdale, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
Patp
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
Fort Washington
9.3 mi in
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~16m
Oreland
9.3 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Welsh Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on South Broad Street
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
2
Turn right onto PA 63
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on PA 63
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Welsh Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto PA 309
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
11
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
16
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
17
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just 46 minutes, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at any time of day without needing to plan for long stretches without services. The estimated fuel cost of $5 means you won't need to worry much about refueling stops. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. Since the drive is so short, you can be spontaneous with your timing and enjoy a smooth, direct trip to Bristol.
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 15.9 miles from Lansdale, PA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.7 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 31.7 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.9 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
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 Lansdale, 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 Lansdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lansdale, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 18.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Lansdale, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Lansdale, 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.
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
$5.26 one way
$10.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.7 mi)
$2.43
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
$5
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Bristol on Wednesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:17PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:16PM EDT until April 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh 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
2 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
46m 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 Lansdale, PA to Bristol, PA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Fort Washington Expressway, West Welsh 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 15.9 miles from Lansdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.26 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 31.7 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 4 miles (PA 309 / Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lansdale, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
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