Origin
Lenox, PA
Afternoon in Lenox on Friday
Local time
2:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenox, 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
3h
Distance
155.2 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenox, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 155.2-mile drive from Lenox, PA to Bristol, PA is designed for efficiency, clocking in at around 3 hours. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, especially with a fuel cost estimated at $26. You'll be primarily on major highways, with nearly 98% of the journey taking place on interstates. This highway-focused profile means you can cover ground quickly, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. While there's one recommended stop, the long stretches mean you can easily adjust your pace.
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
77.6 miles from Lenox, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 155.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, covering 98% on major interstates. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike will form the backbone of your journey, offering fast-paced travel. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 110.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so plan accordingly for fuel and breaks. The overall feel is one of covering distance efficiently, with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares. This isn't a winding scenic route, but rather a direct path designed for swift transit.
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 Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 110.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 155.2 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
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 US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 Sout...
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
6
128.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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
6
152.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m 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
153.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m 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 Lenox, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp South and Patp.
Patp South
17.7 mi in
|
~21m
Patp
17.9 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 110.8 mi | 2h 4m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 23.6 mi | 26m |
| I 81 | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 106 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 110.8 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on PA 92
250 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 92
2
Turn left onto PA 106
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Route 106
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 81
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 81
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
515 ft
·
12 sec
Toward PATP, I 476: Allentown
7
Continue on I 476; PATP
111 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 276; PATP
24 mi
·
26 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
Given the 3-hour duration and 155.2-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Departing earlier in the morning, perhaps before 9 AM, will help you avoid potential rush hour congestion around the Philadelphia area as you approach Bristol. With a fuel cost of approximately $26, you can easily budget for this leg. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 110 miles, so ensure you have a full tank before embarking on that segment and consider a rest stop around the halfway mark. The single recommended stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if 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 77.6 miles from Lenox, PA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.8 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
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 Lenox, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lenox, PA
This is one driving day of about 155.2 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lenox, 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 110.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.6 mi from Lenox, PA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Lenox, 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 110.8 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.
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
$25.73 one way
$51.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.18 | $56.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.10 | $60.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.27 | $68.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.47
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(134.4 mi)
$17.47
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
$26
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.73 | $9.93 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Bristol on Friday
Local time
2:48 PM
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.
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
9 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
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lenox, PA to Bristol, PA covers 155.2 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.6 miles from Lenox, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.73 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 14 significant decision points across 155.2 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lenox, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp South and Patp.
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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