Origin
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Clifton Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
31 mi
50 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, PA
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Clifton Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This straightforward 31-mile drive from Bristol, PA to Clifton Heights, PA is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 56 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Delaware Expressway and local roads like State Road and Springfield Road, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a short trip. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing. Both locations are situated within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing state or regional lines on this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Springfield Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Greenway Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Grays Ferry Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Clifton Heights, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Radcliffe Street
4
Turn right onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Market Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
340 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
6
Turn right onto Mill Street
229 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
7
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Otter Street
8
Continue on Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
18 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
9
Turn left onto PA 413
519 ft
·
6 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
11
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East: International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport
19
Merge onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 346B
Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
170 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 34th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto South 34th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 34th Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grays Ferry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn straight onto South 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 48th Street
25
Continue on Greenway Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenway Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto South 58th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South 58th Street
27
Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingsessing Avenue
28
Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cemetery Avenue
29
Continue on Chester Avenue
376 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chester Avenue
30
Turn right onto South 65th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 65th Street
31
Keep slight left at fork onto Chester Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Chester Avenue
32
Turn right onto Church Lane
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Church Lane
33
Turn sharp left onto US 13
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
34
Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Road
35
Turn right
168 ft
·
12 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Bristol, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 346B
Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 34th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward 34th Street
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
South 34th Street
Turn left onto South 34th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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
Clifton Heights, PA
Afternoon in Clifton Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
24 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
56m 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 blend of highway and local road driving on this 56-minute trip. With 55% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel, including a notable 13.7-mile segment on the Delaware Expressway. The remaining portion will involve navigating more typical suburban roadways, offering a change of pace from the expressway. This mixed profile means you'll experience varying speed limits and traffic conditions, making it a dynamic, rather than monotonous, drive.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 19.6 miles in.
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 26 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bristol, PA to Clifton Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.
Independence Hall
19.6 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 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 Clifton Heights, 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Clifton Heights, 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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