Trip from Roulette, PA to Bristol, PA

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Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

288.2 mi

464 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 57m ★

6 AM

6h 10m

8 AM

6h 36m

10 AM

6h 19m

12 PM

6h 17m

3 PM

6h 20m

5 PM

6h 34m

8 PM

6h 3m

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

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census-designated place in Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States

Roulette, PA

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

This 288.2-mile drive from Roulette to Bristol, Pennsylvania, will take you approximately 6 hours and 10 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating the Keystone Shortway and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, with a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The estimated fuel cost is around $48, and with only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficiency. This route traverses the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground within the state. It's a practical option for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

144.1 miles from Roulette, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 46% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 74.6 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance for steady progress. As you travel, the character of the drive will likely shift between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more varied local roads as you move between the main arteries. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions throughout the 6-hour and 10-minute trip.

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

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 74.6 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 9 miles in near US 6 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 288.2 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 9 miles (US 6 / North Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 102.5 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

9 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 6 / North Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / North Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | US 15

Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

102.7 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | US 15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

286.7 mi into trip | ~6h 6m 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 Roulette, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

186.1 mi in | ~4h 13m

Allentown

186.1 mi in | ~4h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.6 mi	1h 20m
Keystone Shortway	65.7 mi	1h 12m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway	36 mi	50m
Appalachian Thruway	29.2 mi	34m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	23.6 mi	26m
US Highway 15	11.7 mi	16m
Route 287	10.6 mi	18m
Route 414	9.7 mi	16m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 74.6 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on River Street

56 ft · 4 sec · River Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

7.5 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

Continue on US 6

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Eulalia Street

Continue on Eulalia Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Eulalia Street

Continue on Water Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Water Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 6

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 6; PA 44

4.1 mi · 7 min · East Second Street

Continue on US 6

17 mi · 23 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on US 6

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 6

11 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn right onto PA 362

3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

Continue on PA 362

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

Continue on PA 362

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Pinecreek Road

Continue on PA 660

1.7 mi · 2 min · Route 660

Continue on PA 660

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Avenue

Continue on PA 660

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto PA 287

1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

Continue on PA 287

11 mi · 18 min · Route 287

Continue on PA 414

9.7 mi · 16 min · Route 414

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 99; US 15

29 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

Take the exit onto US 15

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 15

Exit 27A Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

159 ft · 5 sec · US 15

Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 15

0.9 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

24 mi · 26 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

To make the most of this 288.2-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. While the total duration is just over six hours, planning one stop for a break can help keep you refreshed. The $48 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to check current prices. A specific tip for this route: be aware of potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as they are not factored into the fuel cost. This drive is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility in when you depart and how you pace your journey.

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 144.1 miles from Roulette, PA, or about 3h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 80 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 3h 26m 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 8m

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 Roulette, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Roulette, PA

This is one driving day of about 288.2 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roulette, 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 Northeast Extension for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.1 mi from Roulette, PA · 3h 26m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

144 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Roulette, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 258.4

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 268.3

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 268.3

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...

27 mi from route ~67 min detour Free near mile 258.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.78 one way

$95.56 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$52.33	$104.66
premium	$4.93	$55.89	$111.79
diesel	$5.61	$63.63	$127.26

Estimated Tolls: $14.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (98.2 mi) $12.76

Appalachian Thruway (29.2 mi) $2.05

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

$48

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.26	$13.83
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.22	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.35	$18.44

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Roulette, PA

Late night in Roulette on Wednesday

Local time

4:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Late night in Bristol on Wednesday

Local time

4:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:29PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

12 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

6h 10m 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 Roulette, PA to Bristol, PA covers 288.2 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.1 miles from Roulette, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.78 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.

Between Roulette, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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Trip from Roulette, PA to Bristol, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

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

Roulette, PA

Bristol, PA

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 10m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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