Origin
North East, PA
Afternoon in North East on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North East, 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
7h 1m
Distance
429.1 mi
690 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
★
6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North East, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North East, PA to Bristol, PA covers 429.1 miles and takes about 7h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vine Street, East Main Street, South Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.14 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214.5 miles from North East, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 1m. Total distance: 429.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 1m drive with frequent turns across 429.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 52 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vine Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North East, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vine Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South Lake Street | — | — |
| Station Road | — | — |
| PA-89 | — | — |
| PA-8 | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Smiley Hill Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on the route
318 ft
·
29 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Vine Street
259 ft
·
19 sec
·
Vine Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto South Lake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lake Street
5
Continue on Station Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Station Road
6
Continue on PA-89
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
PA-89
7
Continue on Station Road
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Station Road
8
Continue on PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
PA-8/PA-89
9
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Smiley Hill Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Smiley Hill Road
11
Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
12
Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
14
Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
15
Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Street
16
Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
17
Continue on Hydetown Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
18
Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Spring Street
19
Continue on Diamond Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Diamond Street
20
Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
21
Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
22
Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
23
Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
24
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
25
Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
27
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
28
Continue on Route 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
29
Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
30
Continue on North School Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North School Street
31
Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
32
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
33
Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
34
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
36
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
206 mi
·
3 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
39
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
40
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
41
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
42
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 276 East: New Jersey
43
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
44
Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13: Levittown, Bristol
45
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
46
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 13 South: Bristol
47
Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
48
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Beaver Street
49
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
50
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pond Street
51
Turn left
92 ft
·
12 sec
52
Arrive at your destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214.5 miles from North East, PA, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
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 94 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.5 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 6h 2m
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 North East, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North East, PA
This is one driving day of about 429.1 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from North East, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 214.5 mi from North East, PA · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
215 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214.5 miles from North East, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.14 one way
$142.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $77.91 | $155.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $83.22 | $166.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $94.74 | $189.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.06 | $20.60 |
| Efficient EV | 107.3 | 1 | $37.55 | $17.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.6 | 2 | $60.07 | $27.46 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
215 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 1m 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 North East, PA to Bristol, PA covers 429.1 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vine Street, East Main Street, South Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 214.5 miles from North East, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.14 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North East, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North East, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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