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Drive Time
6h 47m
Distance
355.6 mi
572 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midland, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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The drive from Midland, PA to Bristol, PA covers 355.6 miles and takes about 6h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Midland Beaver Road, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 330 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.95 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
177.8 miles from Midland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
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This is a 6h 47m highway drive covering 355.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Midland Beaver Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 330 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Midland Beaver Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near PA 68.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 355.6 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 9.7 miles (PA 68): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (PA 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68 toward Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto PA 51 toward PA 51 South, PA 65 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 13 South: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Midland, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
Harrisburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 330 mi | 5h 59m |
| Midland Beaver Road | 6.2 mi | 12m |
| Freedom Crider Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| PA 51 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Freedom Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 3rd Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Crows Run Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Midland, PA and Bristol, PA.
Start on 12th Street
Turn left onto PA 68; PA 168
Continue on PA 68; PA 168
Continue on PA 68
Continue on PA 68
Continue on PA 68
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 68
Take the exit onto PA 51
Turn left onto Crows Run Road
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
Continue on Freedom Road
Turn right onto US 19
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 13
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto Pond Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.8 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Midland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Midland, PA
This is one driving day of about 355.6 miles and 6h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.8 mi from Midland, PA · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 177.8 miles from Midland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 330 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$58.95 one way
$117.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $64.57 | $129.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $68.96 | $137.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $78.51 | $157.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $42.90
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
$59
Tolls
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$127–$152
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.7 | 1 | $37.34 | $17.07 |
| Efficient EV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.12 | $14.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.78 | $22.76 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Midland on Wednesday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Morning in Bristol on Wednesday
Local time
6:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
57°F
Cuba, NY
178 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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