The drive from Leechburg, PA to Bristol, PA covers 317.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, State Route 66 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.9 miles from Leechburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 317.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 3m highway drive covering 317.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 283.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
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 283.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 317.8 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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30.7 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
6
31 mi into trip|~45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: New Stanton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
8
31.2 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
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 I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
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31.6 mi into trip|~46m in|I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
316.3 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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 Leechburg, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Patp: New Stanton
30.7 mi in|~44m
Patp: Harrisburg
31.2 mi in|~45m
Pittsburgh
31.2 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283.3 mi
5h 9m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi
13m
State Route 66
12.1 mi
19m
PA 356
4.2 mi
7m
South Leechburg Hill Road
0.9 mi
2m
PA 56
0.9 mi
1m
Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
1m
I 70
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 283.3 mi, about 5h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leechburg, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Diamond Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Diamond Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto PA 66
331 ft·5 sec·3rd Street
3
Continue on State Route 4093
0.1 mi·12 sec·State Route 4093
4
Continue on South Leechburg Hill Road
0.9 mi·2 min·South Leechburg Hill Road
5
Turn left onto PA 56
0.9 mi·1 min·PA 56
6
Turn right onto Towne Center Drive
448 ft·15 sec·Towne Center Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 356
0.7 mi·1 min·PA 356
8
Enter roundabout onto PA 356
42 ft·0 sec·PA 356
9
Continue on PA 356
3.5 mi·5 min·PA 356
10
Continue on PA 66
12 mi·19 min·State Route 66
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA Tpke 66
12 mi·13 min·Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 0BToward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 70
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
17
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
283 mi·5 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 42Toward 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: BristolUse 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
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.9 miles from Leechburg, PA, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.3 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 70 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.9 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
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 Leechburg, 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 Leechburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 317.8 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Leechburg, 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 for about 283.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 158.9 mi from Leechburg, PA
· 3h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 186.2
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 284.8
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 76.7
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 230
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 295.8
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 295.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.69 one way
$105.37 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.70
$115.41
premium
$4.93
$61.63
$123.27
diesel
$5.61
$70.17
$140.33
Estimated Tolls: $37.68
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(283.3 mi)$36.83
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(12.2 mi)$0.85
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
$53
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 5
Other: 4
Tesla: 4
Blink: 3
EV Connect: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.3
1
$33.37
$15.25
Efficient EV
79.5
0
$27.81
$12.71
EV Truck/SUV
127.1
1
$44.49
$20.34
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Leechburg, PA
Late night
in Leechburg on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night
in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
159 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leechburg, PA to Bristol, PA covers 317.8 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, State Route 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 158.9 miles from Leechburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.69 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 1 meaningful break 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 17 significant decision points across 317.8 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Leechburg, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
