Origin
Yardley, PA
Morning in Yardley on Friday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yardley, 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
23m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yardley, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through the Northeast, this 15.7-mile connection between Yardley and Bristol, Pennsylvania, is a breeze. Clocking in at just 22 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Cold Springs Avenue, North Main Street, and Yardley-Morrisville Road, keeping your travel costs minimal with a fuel budget of around $3. Because this route stays entirely within Pennsylvania, it offers a consistent regional feel without the complexity of crossing state lines. It is an ideal choice if you need to travel between these two points efficiently and without the hassle of long-distance planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will remain on local roads for the entirety of the 15.7-mile trek, meaning there is no single long, monotonous stretch; in fact, the longest stretch on Cold Springs Avenue is 0 miles. This journey requires your full attention as you navigate through local streets instead of maintaining a steady pace on a highway. Behind the wheel, you will experience a constant series of turns that keep the drive engaging and personal. It is a practical, ground-level way to see the transition between these two Pennsylvania communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cold Springs Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cold Springs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cold Springs Avenue
Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Tullytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Tullytown
3
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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 Yardley, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tullytown along the way.
Tullytown
8.3 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Radcliffe Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Yardley-Morrisville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pine Grove Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Farragut Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yardley, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Riverview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverview Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue
303 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cold Springs Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on Yardley-Morrisville Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yardley-Morrisville Road
5
Continue on Pine Grove Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Grove Road
6
Continue on US 13
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
349 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Tullytown
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fallsington Avenue
9
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Radcliffe Street
11
Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Farragut Avenue
12
Continue on Pond Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
13
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Bristol on Friday
Local time
11:59 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
48 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
23m 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 Yardley, PA to Bristol, PA covers 12 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 13, North Radcliffe Street, Yardley-Morrisville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Yardley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cold Springs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Yardley, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tullytown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
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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