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Trip from Bristol, PA to Richmond, PA

Drive Time

30m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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Downtown Bristol, PA, PA

Bristol, PA

Jay Brand

Downtown Richmond, PA, PA

Richmond, PA

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Bristol, PA to Richmond, PA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m 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, Aramingo Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.86 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

8.6 miles from Bristol, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bristol, PA to Richmond, PA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 9.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 17.3 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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.
8
15.1 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward NJ 90: Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26 Toward NJ 90: Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenu...
8
15.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue
7
15.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Aramingo Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Aramingo Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 9.2 mi 12m
State Road 3.3 mi 6m
Aramingo Avenue 1 mi 2m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Otter Street 0.6 mi <1m
Radcliffe Street 0.4 mi <1m
Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Washington Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 9.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.2 mi · 12 min · Delaware Expressway
14

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 90: Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · NJ 90: Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue
15

Keep slight right to continue on Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue
16

Keep slight right to continue on Aramingo Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Aramingo Avenue
17

Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Aramingo Avenue
18

Turn right onto East Tioga Street

495 ft · 24 sec · East Tioga Street
19

Turn right onto Tulip Street

56 ft · 2 sec · Tulip Street
20

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 8.6 miles from Bristol, PA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 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 17.3 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond, 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 17.3 miles and 30m.

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 9.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Bristol, PA · 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

9 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 17.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Bristol, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Richmond, PA

The final approach into Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 near mile 17.3
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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 17.3
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 17.3
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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 17.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.86 one way

$5.73 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $3.13 $6.26
premium $4.92 $3.35 $6.70
diesel $5.64 $3.84 $7.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Monday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Richmond, PA

Morning in Richmond on Monday

Local time

7:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 4% chance 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

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

30m 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 Richmond, PA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Aramingo Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.86 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 14 significant decision points across 17.3 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bristol, PA to Richmond, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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