Origin
Morgan, PA
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan, 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
1h 2m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan, PA to Bristol, PA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m 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, Edgmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 40.3 miles, with most of the trip on Delaware Expressway and State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.1 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 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 29.1 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 0.2 miles in near East Dutton Mill Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Dutton Mill Road
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelp...
7
34.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morgan, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
4.7 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 29.1 mi | 40m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Dutton Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 29.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Road
3
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dutton Mill Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto PA 352
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
6
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
7
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, Chester
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, US 13 Truck South: Philadelphia
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
29 mi
·
40 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
16
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
17
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
18
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
19
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
20
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Morgan, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Morgan, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
The final approach into Bristol, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College 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
46 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
1h 2m 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 Morgan, PA to Bristol, PA covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Edgmont 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 20.2 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.68 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Morgan, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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