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Trip from Russellton, 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

6h

Distance

319.5 mi

514 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 47m ★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m

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

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Downtown Russellton, PA, PA

Russellton, PA

Michael Taccetta

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Russellton, PA to Bristol, PA covers 319.5 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Little Deer Creek Road, Little Deer Creek Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 310.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.97 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

159.7 miles from Russellton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 310.8 mi 5h 39m
Little Deer Creek Road 2.7 mi 6m
Little Deer Creek Valley Road 1.8 mi 4m
Russellton Road 0.6 mi 1m
Bristol Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Freeport Road 0.3 mi <1m
Pearl Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 310.8 mi, about 5h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Michael Road

504 ft · 15 sec · Michael Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
3

Continue on Little Deer Creek Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Little Deer Creek Road
4

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
5

Continue on Russellton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russellton Road
6

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
7

Continue on Pearl Avenue

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Pearl Avenue
8

At end of road, turn right onto Freeport Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Freeport Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward PATP
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 76; PATP

311 mi · 5 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
13

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
14

Keep slight right at fork

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward US 13 South: Bristol Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
16

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
18

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street
19

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec
20

Arrive at destination

1 ft

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.7 miles from Russellton, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 310.8 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 70 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.7 miles or 3h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 54m

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 Russellton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Russellton, PA

This is one driving day of about 319.5 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Russellton, 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 for about 310.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

160 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.7 miles from Russellton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 310.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 273.8

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

2.2 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 273.8

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Fratelli's Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 319.5

Burlington, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16095262746

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.8

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.8

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17248634483

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.6

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 22.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.8

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $40 to $50 mile 22.8

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17245279880

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68.5

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 22.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 22.8

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.5

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 22.8

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 68.5

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68.5

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68.5

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 296.6

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 296.6

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 317.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.5 mi into trip | ~13m in | Freeport Road

At end of road, turn right onto Freeport Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
6 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
5
6.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
316.9 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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
317.9 mi into trip | ~5h 56m 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

$52.97 one way

$105.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.01 $116.03
premium $4.93 $61.96 $123.93
diesel $5.61 $70.54 $141.08

Estimated Tolls: $40.40

Pennsylvania Turnpike (310.8 mi) $40.40

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

$53

Tolls

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$118–$143

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.9 1 $33.55 $15.34
Efficient EV 79.9 0 $27.96 $12.78
EV Truck/SUV 127.8 1 $44.73 $20.45

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Russellton, PA

Afternoon in Russellton on Saturday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Afternoon in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

4:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

160 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

12 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

6h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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 ~6 min detour Free near mile 286.4
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 187.3
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 77.1
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 231.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 297.4
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 297.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

319.5 mi in 6h, mostly highway — 310.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 310.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Little Deer Creek Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near Freeport Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 319.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.5 miles (Freeport Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 319.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 310.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $40.40 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (Freeport Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bristol, PA before the return drive.

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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