Trip from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Beaver Valley Expressway, Bristol Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 177.5 miles from New Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA?

The route from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 31m

Distance

355 mi

571 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 19m ★

6 AM

6h 32m

8 AM

6h 56m

10 AM

6h 40m

12 PM

6h 38m

3 PM

6h 41m

5 PM

6h 55m

8 PM

6h 24m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA covers 355 miles and takes about 6h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Beaver Valley Expressway, Bristol Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 348.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.85 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

177.5 miles from New Beaver, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 31m. Total distance: 355 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 31m highway drive covering 355 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 348.7 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 14 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 348.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.

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 11 significant decision points across 355 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

2.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

5

3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

5

3.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

352.5 mi into trip | ~6h 25m 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

353.5 mi into trip | ~6h 27m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	348.7 mi	6h 20m
Beaver Valley Expressway	2.4 mi	2m
Bristol Pike	0.6 mi	1m
Jefferson Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
Beaver Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Pond Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 348.7 mi, about 6h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on I 376 Toll

2.4 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

2

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

3

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

4

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

5

Merge onto I 76; PATP

349 mi · 6 hr 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

7

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

8

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.

9

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike

Use the left lane.

10

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street

Use the left lane.

11

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

12

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street

13

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec

14

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 177.5 miles from New Beaver, PA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 348.7 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 78 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 177.5 miles or 3h 14m 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 22m

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 New Beaver, 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 New Beaver, PA

This is one driving day of about 355 miles and 6h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from New Beaver, 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 348.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 177.5 mi from New Beaver, PA · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 177.5 miles from New Beaver, 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 348.7 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 50.7

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 355

Burlington, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16095262746

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 228.2

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 50.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 50.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 304.3

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 101.4

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 101.4

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.7

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 329.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 329.7

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 220.4

View on nps.gov

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 ~5 min detour Free near mile 318.3

View on nps.gov

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 110.2

View on nps.gov

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 ~33 min detour $1 near mile 330.5

View on nps.gov

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 330.5

View on nps.gov

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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 257.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.85 one way

$117.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$64.46	$128.92
premium	$4.93	$68.85	$137.70
diesel	$5.61	$78.38	$156.76

Estimated Tolls: $45.33

Pennsylvania Turnpike (348.7 mi) $45.33

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

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$129–$154

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 124.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Pittsburgh, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Franklin Park, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz Pittsburgh #619

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Residence Inn Cranberry Township - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

GetGo Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

Monroeville, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walnut - Penn Place

Monroeville, PA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 19 Tesla: 6 Non-Networked: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106.5	1	$37.28	$17.04
Efficient EV	88.8	1	$31.06	$14.20
EV Truck/SUV	142	1	$49.70	$22.72

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

New Beaver, PA

Night in New Beaver on Thursday

Local time

10:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Night in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

10:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

6h 31m 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 New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA covers 355 miles and takes about 6h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Beaver Valley Expressway, Bristol Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 177.5 miles from New Beaver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.85 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 11 significant decision points across 355 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 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from New Beaver, PA to Bristol, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bristol, PA

Nearby Places

Esta Esta Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Nino's Restaurant

The Village

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

Mohan's Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

Elmwood Park Zoo

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New Beaver, PA

Bristol, PA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 31m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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