Origin
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Night in Lower Gwynedd on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Gwynedd, PA
Jack Pace
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Lower Gwynedd, PA to Bristol, PA is 27.1 miles and takes about 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive connecting two points within Pennsylvania. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making for a straightforward journey. Consider this drive when you need to get between these locations efficiently, with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Fort Washington Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 18.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The profile suggests a continuous flow, minimizing the need for frequent turns or navigation adjustments. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 38-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 0.5 miles in near North Bethlehem Pike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Bethlehem Pike
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
25.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 Lower Gwynedd, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
Patp
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Fort Washington
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Oreland
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| Fort Washington Expressway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Norristown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bristol Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Penllyn Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pond 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 Lower Gwynedd, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Penllyn Pike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Penllyn Pike
3
Turn left onto North Bethlehem Pike
478 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Bethlehem Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn sharp right onto Norristown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Norristown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PA 309 South
6
Merge onto PA 309
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fort Washington Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Toll Road, Fort Washington, Oreland
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Toll Road
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
10
Merge onto I 276; PATP
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
17
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Bristol on Friday
Local time
11:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
38m 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 Lower Gwynedd, PA to Bristol, PA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Fort Washington Expressway, Norristown 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 13.6 miles from Lower Gwynedd, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North Bethlehem Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lower Gwynedd, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Fort Washington and Oreland.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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