Trip from Pine Grove, PA to Bristol, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

81.7 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

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

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Pine Grove, PA

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Grove, PA to Bristol, PA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Pine Grove, PA to Bristol, PA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 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 45.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near PA 10 / Limestone Road.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (PA 10 / Limestone Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | PA 10 / Limestone Road

Turn left onto PA 10 / Limestone Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

29 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 113 North: Lionville

33.8 mi into trip | ~58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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

80.2 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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 Pine Grove, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.

Patp

33.5 mi in | ~57m

New Jersey

33.8 mi in | ~58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	45.1 mi	50m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass	6.9 mi	9m
Limestone Road	6.1 mi	9m
Street Road	4.8 mi	11m
Gum Tree Road	4.2 mi	5m
West Uwchlan Avenue	3.4 mi	6m
Buck Run Road	3 mi	6m
South 1st Avenue	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 45.1 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

28 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right onto Ashville Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Ashville Road

Continue on Forge Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Forge Road

Turn left onto Street Road

4.8 mi · 11 min · Street Road

Turn left onto PA 10

6.1 mi · 9 min · Limestone Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Gum Tree Road

Continue on Buck Run Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Buck Run Road

Continue on Youngsburg Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road

Continue on South 1st Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · South 1st Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 30 East

Merge onto US 30

6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward PA 113 North: Lionville Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto PA 113

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

Turn left onto PA 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Pike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

45 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec

Arrive at destination

1 ft

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 18 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.8 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pine Grove, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pine Grove, PA

This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Pine Grove, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 45.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.8 mi from Pine Grove, PA · 1h 6m into the drive

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downingtown, PA

41 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

Coatesville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Pine Grove, 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.

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.

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 47.9

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 ~32 min detour $1 near mile 59.1

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 59.1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 28.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.54 one way

$27.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.83	$29.67
premium	$4.93	$15.84	$31.69
diesel	$5.61	$18.04	$36.08

Estimated Tolls: $5.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (45.1 mi) $5.87

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.5	$8.58	$3.92
Efficient EV	20.4	$7.15	$3.27
EV Truck/SUV	32.7	$11.44	$5.23

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pine Grove, PA

Evening in Pine Grove on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Evening in Bristol on Thursday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

37 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

1h 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pine Grove, PA to Bristol, PA covers 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Limestone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Pine Grove, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.

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Trip from Pine Grove, PA to Bristol, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bristol, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Grove, PA

Bristol, PA

Same local time

37 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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