Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Morgan, PA
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The drive from Bristol, PA to Morgan, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, US 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 42.1 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on Delaware Expressway.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.1 miles you will encounter 15 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 452 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 33.2 mi | 45m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| US 322 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Dutton Mill Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Radcliffe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Morgan, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
Turn right onto Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
Turn right onto Mill Street
Continue on Otter Street
Continue on Old US Hwy 13
Turn left onto PA 413
Turn right onto State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Turn left
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 452
Continue on PA 452
Turn right onto West Dutton Mill Road
Turn left onto Concord Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Bristol, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Morgan, 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.
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bristol on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Morgan on Friday
Local time
8:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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