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Trip from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA

Drive Time

21m

Distance

10.9 mi

18 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

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Downtown Bristol, PA, PA

Bristol, PA

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

The drive from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Bristol Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.80 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

5.5 miles from Trevose Heights, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m, 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 18 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 5.3 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 0.1 miles in near Hickory Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 10.9 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 0.1 miles (Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hickory Avenue

Turn left onto Hickory Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward PATP Toll East, I 276 Toll East: New York City

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward PATP Toll East, I 276 Toll East: New Yor...
5
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike

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

Use the slight right lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m 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
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp Toll East along the way.

Patp Toll East

2.7 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 5.3 mi 7m
Street Road 1.5 mi 2m
Bristol Pike 0.6 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
East Pine Street 0.4 mi 1m
Brownsville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Beaver Street 0.2 mi <1m
Pond Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 5.3 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Road

0.1 mi · 39 sec · Lake Road
2

Turn left onto Hickory Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Hickory Avenue
3

Continue on East Pine Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
4

Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue

380 ft · 18 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
5

Turn right onto Brownsville Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Brownsville Road
6

Turn left onto Old Street Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Old Street Road
7

Turn left onto PA 132

1.5 mi · 2 min · Street Road
Use the left / right lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward PATP Toll East, I 276 Toll East: New York City Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 276; PATP

5.3 mi · 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol
11

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike
12

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto US 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left lane.
14

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Beaver Street
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
16

Turn right onto Pond Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pond Street
17

Turn left

91 ft · 12 sec
18

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 5.5 miles from Trevose Heights, PA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 10.9 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.5 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

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 Trevose Heights, 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 Trevose Heights, PA

This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Trevose Heights, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 5.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.5 mi from Trevose Heights, PA · 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

5 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Trevose Heights, 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.

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.

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour $1 near mile 1.9
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 1.9
View on nps.gov
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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 1.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.80 one way

$3.61 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.97 $3.95
premium $4.92 $2.11 $4.22
diesel $5.64 $2.42 $4.84

Estimated Tolls: $0.70

Pennsylvania Turnpike (5.3 mi) $0.70

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

$2

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
Efficient EV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Trevose Heights, PA

Morning in Trevose Heights on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Monday

Local time

7:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

21m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Bristol Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Trevose Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 10.9 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 0.1 miles (Hickory Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Trevose Heights, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp Toll East along the way.

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