Origin
Prospect Park, PA
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Park, 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
53m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This 34.2-mile drive from Prospect Park to Bristol, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of just $6, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes the Delaware Expressway, contributing to its highway-focused profile. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this journey is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 26.7 mi | 36m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Wanamaker Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 26.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Maryland Avenue
425 ft
·
23 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 420
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 420
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wanamaker Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
12
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
13
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
14
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
15
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Prospect Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 420 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto PA 420 / Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Philadelphia
7
28.7 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
29.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
32.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.67 one way
$11.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with 79% of the journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.7 miles along the Delaware Expressway. This means you'll be covering significant ground quickly, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours. While primarily a highway drive, you will transition onto State Road and Lincoln Avenue as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in pace before arrival.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.7 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 420 / Lincoln Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 420 / Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 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 420 / Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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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