Origin
Phoenixville, PA
Afternoon in Phoenixville on Saturday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenixville, 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
59m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenixville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 45.8-mile journey from Phoenixville, PA, to Bristol, PA, is a quick trip, clocking in at just under an hour. It's an ideal day trip, with no need to break it up. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of the drive on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this drive is budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region and within Pennsylvania for the entire trip. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 37.4 mi | 41m |
| State Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Morehall Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 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
— 37.4 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenixville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto PA 29
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on PA 29
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
4
Turn left onto PA 29
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Morehall Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 76; PATP
37 mi
·
41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 42
Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
9
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
14
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Pond Street
15
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Phoenixville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 29 / North Morehall Road
Turn left onto PA 29 / North Morehall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harr...
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.32 | $16.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.86
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.4 mi)
$4.86
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$5
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
1:24 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
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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 59-minute drive. With 82% of the route on major roads, you'll encounter faster speeds and fewer turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 37.4 miles, likely on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent driving rhythm. While the specifics of the 'State Road' and 'South Main Street' segments aren't detailed, they likely represent the transition into and out of more local environments, offering a brief change of pace from the highway. Overall, this drive prioritizes efficient travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and State Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near PA 29 / North Morehall Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 45.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (PA 29 / North Morehall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Phoenixville, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll and Harrisburg.
Patp Toll
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
Harrisburg
5.2 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.86 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (PA 29 / North Morehall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, PA before heading back.
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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