Origin
Lawrence Park, PA
Morning in Lawrence Park on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Bristol, PA
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Drive Time
8h 2m
Distance
432.9 mi
697 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 54m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bristol, PA covers 432.9 miles and takes about 8h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 2m drive with frequent turns across 432.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 257.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near PA 5 / East 12th Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 432.9 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 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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PA 5 / East 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5 / East 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
331.7 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
406.5 mi into trip
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~7h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
8
431.4 mi into trip
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~7h 58m 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 Lawrence Park, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
330.8 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Allentown
330.8 mi in
|
~6h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 257.1 mi | 4h 38m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 66.8 mi | 1h 11m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| East 12th Street | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| East Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 257.1 mi, about 4h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
16 sec
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Lawrence Parkway
2
Turn left onto PA 5
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Lake Road
3
Turn left onto PA 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Franklin Avenue
4
Turn right onto PA 5
4.8 mi
·
10 min
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East 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West Bayfront Parkway
7
Continue on I 79
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
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Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
9
Merge onto I 80
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
17
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Avenue
22
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Pond Street
23
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.5 miles or 4h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.5 miles or 4h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 52m
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 Lawrence Park, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bristol, PA
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Lawrence Park, PA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 257.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.5 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 4h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Hornell, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Hornell, NY after about 216 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bristol, PA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.77 one way
$143.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $78.60 | $157.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $83.96 | $167.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.58 | $191.16 |
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
$72
Tolls
$13
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.9 | 1 | $45.45 | $20.78 |
| Efficient EV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.88 | $17.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.2 | 2 | $60.61 | $27.71 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 2m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Bristol, PA covers 432.9 miles and takes about 8h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Raymond P Shafer Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 432.9 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 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 331.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Lawrence Park, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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