Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Newtown, PA
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Bristol, PA to Newtown, PA is 12.7 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience that's straightforward and efficient for a quick trip. It's an ideal route for a brief excursion, easily completed within a few hours, making it perfect for a spontaneous outing or a simple point-to-point journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 3 mi | 4m |
| Langhorne Newtown Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Bath Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Flowers Mill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Sycamore Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Newtown Bypass | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Pine Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Newtown, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
Turn right onto Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
Turn right onto Mill Street
Turn right onto Bath Street
Continue on Bath Road
Turn left onto Bath Road
Turn right onto PA 413
Continue on South Flowers Mill Road
Turn left onto PA 213
Turn right onto PA 413
Continue on PA 413
Turn left onto PA 332; PA 413
Turn right onto South Sycamore Street
Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 413 / Veterans Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 213 / Maple Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Newtown on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route leans heavily into local roads, with a significant portion, 100%, on surface streets rather than highways. The drive features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals. Your longest continuous stretch without a turn is about 3 miles along Veterans Highway. You'll navigate through Veterans Highway, Langhorne Newtown Road, and Bath Road, experiencing a typical suburban driving feel with varying speed limits and local traffic.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Radcliffe Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Old US Hwy 13): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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