Origin
Bristol, PA
Evening in Bristol on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
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Bridgeton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.96 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Bristol, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 102.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wood Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bristol Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Bridgeton, PA.
1
Start on the route
157 ft
·
14 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
505 ft
·
28 sec
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Washington Street
3
Turn left onto Wood Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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Wood Street
4
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Beaver Street
6
Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Bristol Pike
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
44 mi
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48 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
12
Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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PA 100 South: Downingtown
13
Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Pottstown Pike
14
Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
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West Uwchlan Avenue
15
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
16
Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12 mi
·
17 min
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Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
17
Continue on Lincoln Highway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Highway
18
Turn left onto Simmontown Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Simmontown Road
19
Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Sadsbury Avenue
20
Continue on North Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Bridge Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on Water Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Water Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Germantown Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Germantown Avenue
23
Continue on Christiana Pike
4.3 mi
·
7 min
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Christiana Pike
24
Continue on Georgetown Road
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Georgetown Road
25
Continue on Furnace Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
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Furnace Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto May Post Office Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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May Post Office Road
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Road
28
Continue on East State Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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East State Street
29
Continue on Buck Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Buck Road
30
Turn left onto Friendly Drive
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Friendly Drive
31
Continue on Holtwood Road
9.6 mi
·
13 min
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Holtwood Road
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Delta Road
33
Turn left onto Bridgeton Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bridgeton Road
34
Turn sharp left onto Owad Road
522 ft
·
14 sec
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Owad Road
35
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
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 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bristol, 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 Bristol, PA
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bristol, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Bristol, PA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeton, PA
The final approach into Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.96 one way
$33.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bridgeton, PA
Evening in Bridgeton on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
35 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
2h 33m 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 Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Wood Street, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Bristol, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.96 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA is easy. At 2h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, PA to Bridgeton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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