Embarking from Sheffield, PA, and heading to Bristol, PA, this 325.9-mile journey is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 6 hours and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on the Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and PA 948, with 38% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is about $54, making it an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single, focused travel day without the need for an overnight stop.
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
163 miles from Sheffield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 325.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed driving profile, offering variety behind the wheel. With 38% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 165.4-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway. As you transition between the Keystone Shortway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and PA 948, expect changes in road type and speed. This blend means you won't be in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration; instead, you'll encounter a dynamic route that keeps the driving experience engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 165.4 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 223.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 325.9 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 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 299.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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223.8 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
224.7 mi into trip|~4h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
299.5 mi into trip|~5h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
6
323.4 mi into trip|~6h 24m 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
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324.4 mi into trip|~6h 26m 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 Sheffield, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
223.8 mi in|~4h 33m
Allentown
223.8 mi in|~4h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi
3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi
1h 20m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23.6 mi
26m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Hoovertown Road
5 mi
8m
Penfield Road
3.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.4 mi, about 3h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
197 ft·7 sec·this road
Toward PA 666 West
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Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
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Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
5
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
6
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
8
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
9
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
10
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
11
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
165 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
For this 6-hour and 30-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Sheffield, PA, to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can plan this efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 165.4-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The $54 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This route is well-suited for a single day, but if you prefer a more leisurely pace, you could break it up, though it's not strictly necessary.
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 163 miles from Sheffield, PA, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 72 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163 miles or 3h 27m 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 21m
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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, PA
This is one driving day of about 325.9 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Sheffield, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163 mi from Sheffield, PA
· 3h 27m into the drive
The midpoint is around 163 miles from Sheffield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 292.2
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 303.4
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 303.4
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...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 303.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.03 one way
$108.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.18
$118.35
premium
$4.93
$63.20
$126.41
diesel
$5.61
$71.95
$143.91
Estimated Tolls: $12.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(98.2 mi)$12.76
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
$54
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114 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
97.8
1
$34.22
$15.64
Efficient EV
81.5
0
$28.52
$13.04
EV Truck/SUV
130.4
1
$45.63
$20.86
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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 14, 2026
Origin
Sheffield, PA
Afternoon
in Sheffield on Friday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 9 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh 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
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon
in Bristol on Friday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 15 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh 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 30m 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 Sheffield, PA to Bristol, PA covers 325.9 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 948. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163 miles from Sheffield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.03 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 325.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 299.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sheffield, PA and Bristol, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
