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Trip from Bristol, PA to Folsom, PA

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Drive Time

55m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m

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 Folsom, PA, PA

Folsom, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Folsom, PA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 55m 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, North Swarthmore Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.98 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

18.1 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 55m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 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 24 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 28.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near PA 413 / New Rodgers Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 36.1 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 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 17 key points

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

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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
34.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals

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 8 Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn T...
7
34.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bristol, PA and Folsom, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.

Chester

34.1 mi in | ~50m

Waterfront

34.1 mi in | ~50m

Ridley Park

34.1 mi in | ~50m

Penn Terminals

34.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 28.2 mi 38m
State Road 3.3 mi 6m
North Swarthmore Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Otter Street 0.6 mi <1m
Radcliffe Street 0.4 mi <1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
West Chester Pike 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 28.2 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Folsom, 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

28 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 8 Toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park, Penn Terminals Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

302 ft · 8 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto South Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Stewart Avenue
17

Turn right onto US 13

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Swarthmore Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on Morton Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Morton Avenue
20

Turn right onto Macdade Boulevard

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Macdade Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21

Turn right onto Edgewood Avenue

54 ft · 7 sec · Edgewood Avenue
22

Turn left

41 ft · 4 sec
23

Turn right

13 ft · 1 sec
24

Arrive at 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.1 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 36.1 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.1 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Folsom, 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 36.1 miles and 55m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Delaware Expressway for about 28.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Bristol, PA · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

18 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 36.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Folsom, PA

The final approach into Folsom, 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 Folsom, 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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 near mile 21.2
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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 21.2
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 34.9
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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 36.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.98 one way

$11.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.55 $13.11
premium $4.93 $7.00 $14.00
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bristol, PA

Night in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Folsom, PA

Night in Folsom on Tuesday

Local time

10:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

40 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

55m 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 Folsom, PA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, North Swarthmore 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 18.1 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 $5.98 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 17 significant decision points across 36.1 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 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.
Between Bristol, PA and Folsom, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Waterfront, Ridley Park and Penn Terminals.

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