Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Philadelphia to Bristol, you are looking at a manageable 22.2-mile journey. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily through local streets, including East Penn Square and North Broad Street, before utilizing I-676 East to make your way out of the city. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly cost-effective route that avoids the complexity of a multi-day itinerary. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a brief change of scenery, this direct path offers a straightforward transition between the two locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
9
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
15
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
16
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
17
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
18
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
19
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% 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
21 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from the moment you leave Philadelphia. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on city streets and local connectors, meaning your highway share sits at a flat 0 percent. You will not find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on East Penn Square, requiring you to navigate frequent intersections and turns. This drive lacks the high-speed cruising of a major highway, so expect a more deliberate pace as you transition through the urban landscape. It is a practical, utilitarian route that prioritizes local connectivity over scenic highway cruising.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bristol, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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