Origin
Oakmont, PA
Late night in Oakmont on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakmont, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakmont, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Bristol, PA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 54m 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, Vine Street Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Delaware Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Bristol, PA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 54m, 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 28 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 13.9 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 6.9 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelp...
8
8.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
7
24.9 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
29 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Haverford Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Haverford Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakmont, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Darby Road
3
Turn right onto East Eagle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eagle Road
4
Turn right onto Haverford Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Haverford Road
5
Continue on Haverford Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Haverford Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Haverford Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverford Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Turn left onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Girard Avenue
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
12
Take the exit onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
13
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
17
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
18
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
24
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
25
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
26
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
27
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
28
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Oakmont, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Oakmont, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bristol, 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
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
18 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
54m 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 Oakmont, PA to Bristol, PA covers 30.4 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, State Road, Vine Street Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Oakmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.04 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 short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oakmont, PA to Bristol, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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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