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Trip from Bristol, PA to Ferndale, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Ferndale, PA, PA

Ferndale, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Ferndale, PA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Durham Road, Easton Road, Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Durham Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 39.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Durham Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 39.4 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Old US Hwy 13): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Radcliffe Street

At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Old US Hwy 13

At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

Navigation decision point

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | PA 413 / Veterans Highway

Turn right onto PA 413 / Veterans Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 213 / Maple Avenue

Turn left onto PA 213 / Maple Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Durham Road 17.6 mi 29m
Easton Road 8.1 mi 11m
Veterans Highway 3 mi 4m
Langhorne Newtown Road 2.4 mi 4m
Bath Road 2.3 mi 5m
Newtown Bypass 2.1 mi 2m
South Flowers Mill Road 0.8 mi 1m
Maple Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Durham Road — 17.6 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Ferndale, 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 · 5 sec · Mill Street
7

Turn right onto Bath Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Bath Street
8

Continue on Bath Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Bath Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bath Road
10

Turn right onto PA 413

3.0 mi · 4 min · Veterans Highway
Use the right lane.
11

Continue on South Flowers Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Flowers Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto PA 213

0.7 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto PA 413

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pine Street
14

Continue on PA 413

2.4 mi · 4 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
15

Turn left onto PA 332; PA 413

1.8 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on Newtown Bypass

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Newtown Bypass
17

Turn left onto PA 413

18 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
18

Continue on PA 611 Truck

0.4 mi · 1 min · Old Easton Road
19

Merge onto PA 611

8.1 mi · 11 min · Easton Road
20

Arrive at destination

PA 611

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Bristol, PA · 36m into the drive

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Hope, PA

20 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

Durham, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Hope, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ferndale, PA

The final approach into Ferndale, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.53 one way

$13.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.15 $14.31
premium $4.93 $7.64 $15.28
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Late night in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

4:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Ferndale, PA

Late night in Ferndale on Saturday

Local time

4:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

New Hope, PA

20 mi in

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

49 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

1h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Ferndale, PA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Durham Road, Easton Road, Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.53 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 39.4 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Old US Hwy 13): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bristol, PA to Ferndale, 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 Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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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