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Trip from Bristol, PA to Lansdowne, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Lansdowne, PA

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Trip Overview

Bristol, PA to Lansdowne, PA is 28.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Delaware Expressway and State Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two areas in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a practical choice for a quick commute or an easy leg of a longer journey. You'll find the route to be a mix of faster-paced expressway driving and more local surface streets as you approach your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 13.7 mi 18m
State Road 3.3 mi 6m
Baltimore Avenue 2.8 mi 8m
Vine Street Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
Schuylkill Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Grays Ferry Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
South 49th Street 0.6 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 Lansdowne, 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

416 ft · 13 sec · Greenway Avenue
26

Turn right onto South 49th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 49th Street
27

Turn left onto US 13

2.8 mi · 8 min · Baltimore Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Arrive at destination

East Baltimore Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 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

$4.76 one way

$9.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.21 $10.42
premium $4.93 $5.57 $11.13
diesel $5.61 $6.34 $12.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansdowne, PA

Morning in Lansdowne on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

52m 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?

This trip features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 59% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.7 miles on the Delaware Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate a series of exits and merges as you transition from the expressway to State Road and then Baltimore Avenue.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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 20 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

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.

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Lansdowne, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.

Independence Hall

19.6 mi in | ~31m

About the Cities

Arriving in Lansdowne, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1893

Lansdowne is a borough of 10,700 people (2019) in Pennsylvania. It has many lovely, big old houses several historic buildings, and a sycamore tree that has been growing since the 1760s.

Top landmarks

  • Lansdowne Theatre — theater in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne, 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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