Origin
Bristol, PA
Morning in Bristol on Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Brookhaven, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, PA to Brookhaven, PA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delaware Expressway, State Road, Edgmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 38.1 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.2 miles on Delaware Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near PA 413 / New Rodgers 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 38.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
7
36.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 30.2 mi | 41m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Radcliffe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 30.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Brookhaven, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Radcliffe Street
4
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
340 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
6
Turn right onto Mill Street
229 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
7
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Otter Street
8
Continue on Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
18 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
9
Turn left onto PA 413
519 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
11
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
453 ft
·
12 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right
133 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn straight onto Walnut Street
202 ft
·
5 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Turn left onto East 14th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
East 14th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 352
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
PA 352
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Bristol, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookhaven, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brookhaven, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.32 one way
$12.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Brookhaven, PA
Morning in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
57m 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 Brookhaven, PA covers 38.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Edgmont Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $6.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bristol, PA to Brookhaven, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. 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.
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