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Trip from Muse, PA to Bristol, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

328.9 mi

529 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 13m ★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Muse, PA, PA

Muse, PA

Mehmed Lukavackic

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muse, PA to Bristol, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519 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 $54.53 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

164.4 miles from Muse, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 328.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 25m highway drive covering 328.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 29 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near US 19 / Washington Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 328.9 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 3.6 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 19 / Washington Road

Turn right onto US 19 / Washington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
42.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, 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. Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...
6
42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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
6
326.3 mi into trip | ~6h 18m 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
327.3 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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 Muse, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Patp: Harrisburg

42.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

42.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 283.3 mi 5h 9m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 29.7 mi 41m
PA 519 4.2 mi 7m
Brownlee Road 3.6 mi 8m
Muse Bishop Road 1 mi 2m
1st Street 1 mi 1m
I 70 0.9 mi 2m
Washington Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 283.3 mi, about 5h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muse, PA and Bristol, PA.

1

Start on School Street

130 ft · 11 sec · School Street
2

Turn left onto Muse Bishop Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Muse Bishop Road
3

Turn left onto PA 980

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Route 980
4

Continue on PA 980

1.0 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
5

Turn right onto PA 980

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Euclid Avenue
6

Continue on Morganza Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Morganza Road
7

Turn right onto Weavertown Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Weavertown Road
8

Turn right onto US 19

0.8 mi · 1 min · Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Toward Canonsburg, Eighty Four
10

Turn left onto PA 519

4.1 mi · 6 min · PA 519
11

Turn slight right onto PA 519

137 ft · 2 sec · PA 519
12

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

101 ft · 2 sec · PA 519
13

Continue on PA 519

439 ft · 8 sec · PA 519
14

Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road

187 ft · 4 sec · Brownlee Road
15

Continue on Brownlee Road

3.6 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road
16

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
17

Merge onto I 70

30 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70
Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
20

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

283 mi · 5 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
22

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.
24

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
25

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
27

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street
28

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec
29

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 164.4 miles from Muse, PA, or about 3h 21m 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 72 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164.4 miles or 3h 21m 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 16m

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 Muse, 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 Muse, PA

This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 6h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Muse, 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 164.4 mi from Muse, PA · 3h 21m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

164 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.4 miles from Muse, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.3 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 192.8
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 294.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 90.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 ~32 min detour Free near mile 238.1
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 306.2
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 306.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.53 one way

$109.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $59.72 $119.44
premium $4.93 $63.79 $127.57
diesel $5.61 $72.62 $145.23

Estimated Tolls: $36.83

Pennsylvania Turnpike (283.3 mi) $36.83

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

$55

Tolls

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$116–$141

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.7 1 $34.53 $15.79
Efficient EV 82.2 0 $28.78 $13.16
EV Truck/SUV 131.6 1 $46.05 $21.05

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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 16, 2026

Origin

Muse, PA

Afternoon in Muse on Thursday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Afternoon in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

4:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

164 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

36 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 25m 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 Muse, PA to Bristol, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.4 miles from Muse, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.53 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 21 significant decision points across 328.9 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 3.6 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.3 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Muse, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward 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.

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