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Trip from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Pennsport, PA, PA

Pennsport, PA

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Radcliffe Street, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.3 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Pennsport, PA is easy. At 37m 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 Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street
Radcliffe Street
Market Street
Hwy 13
Mill Street
Otter Street
New Rodgers Road
State Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Pennsport, PA.

1

Start on the route

157 ft · 14 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street
4

Turn right onto Market Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Market Street
5

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

341 ft · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13
6

Turn right onto Mill Street

230 ft · 5 sec · Mill Street
7

Continue on Otter Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Otter Street
8

Continue on Old US Hwy 13

449 ft · 18 sec · Old US Hwy 13
9

Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

518 ft · 7 sec · New Rodgers Road
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
12

Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
13

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

15 mi · 20 min · Delaware Expressway
14

Take the exit slight left toward Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Penns Landing

0.3 mi · 1 min · Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Penns Landing
15

Turn right onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Washington Avenue
17

Turn left onto South Front Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Front Street
18

Turn right onto Tasker Street

482 ft · 20 sec · Tasker Street
19

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

341 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
20

Turn right onto Mountain Street

449 ft · 20 sec · Mountain Street
21

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.3 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 18m 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 22.6 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.3 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennsport, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bristol, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bristol, PA

This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 37m.

At 22.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.3 mi from Bristol, PA · 18m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Philadelphia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheltenham, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pennsport, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pennsport, 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

$3.75 one way

$7.49 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.10 $8.21
premium $4.93 $4.38 $8.77
diesel $5.61 $4.99 $9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Evening in Bristol on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennsport, PA

Evening in Pennsport on Wednesday

Local time

7:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

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

37m 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 Pennsport, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Radcliffe Street, Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.75 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.
The drive from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA is easy. At 37m 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 Pennsport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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