Origin
Red Lion, PA
Afternoon in Red Lion on Saturday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Lion, 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
1h 8m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Lion, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Lion, PA to Bristol, PA covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, Wilmington Pike, US 202 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | — | — |
| Wilmington Pike | — | — |
| US 202 North | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Mall Boulevard | — | — |
| Schuylkill Expressway | — | — |
| I 276 East | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lion, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Conservatory Road
23 ft
·
5 sec
·
Conservatory Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Street Road
3
Turn left onto Wilmington Pike
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilmington Pike
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
6
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mall Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
31 mi
·
34 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13: Levittown, Bristol
12
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 13 South: Bristol
14
Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Pike
15
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Beaver Street
16
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
17
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn left
92 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Red Lion, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.11 one way
$20.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
4:07 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
27 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
1h 8m 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?
61 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Red Lion, PA to Bristol, PA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Lion, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Lion, PA to Bristol, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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