Origin
Langhorne, PA
Afternoon in Langhorne on Friday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Langhorne, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Langhorne, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.2-mile drive from Langhorne, PA, to Bristol, PA, is easily manageable in just 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, you won't need to break the bank on this journey. The route primarily utilizes Veterans Highway, Bath Road, and South Flowers Mill Road, offering a local driving experience. You'll spend a small portion of your time on highways, with the bulk of the trip being on local roads. Since it's a quick trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you can easily complete it in one go without any need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 8.2-mile route. While only 2% of the journey is on highways, you'll encounter a mix of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is about 3 miles along Veterans Highway. This drive isn't about long, sweeping vistas; rather, it's about navigating through familiar local terrain. The road personality shifts as you transition between Veterans Highway, Bath Road, and South Flowers Mill Road, requiring your attention to turns and local traffic.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near PA 413 / South Pine Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 413 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 213 / East Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Flowers Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 413 / South Pine Street
Turn left onto PA 413 / South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 213 / East Maple Avenue
Turn right onto PA 213 / East Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Flowers Mill Road
Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Bath Road
Turn left onto Bath Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Mill Street
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Bath Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Flowers Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Maple Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bath Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Richardson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Highway
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langhorne, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on West Richardson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Richardson Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 413
404 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Pine Street
3
Turn right onto PA 213
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto South Flowers Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Flowers Mill Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on PA 413
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bath Road
8
Continue on Bath Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bath Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Mill Street
229 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
11
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
12
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Friday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 15 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:17PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:16PM EDT until April 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
8 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
16m 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 Langhorne, PA to Bristol, PA covers 8.2 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Highway, Bath Road, South Flowers Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Langhorne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.36 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 straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 413 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 213 / East Maple Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (South Flowers Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Langhorne, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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