Origin
Bristol, PA
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, PA to Norwood, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
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.
Bristol, PA
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Norwood, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bristol to Norwood, you are looking at a 34.7-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Because the trip is straightforward and efficient, it serves as a reliable connection rather than a complex expedition. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 26.8 mi | 36m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Wanamaker Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Radcliffe Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 26.8 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Norwood, 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
27 mi
·
36 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto PA 420
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wanamaker Avenue
17
Continue on PA 420
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto West Ridley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Ridley Avenue
20
Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
238 ft
·
10 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Welcome Avenue
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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9B-A
Toward PA 420: Prospect Park, Essington
9
32.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9B
Toward PA 420 North: Prospect Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 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 | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
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
Norwood, PA
Late night in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
23 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
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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 78% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of the Delaware Expressway, State Road, and Street Road, which creates a blend of fast-paced transit and local transitions. The most significant portion of your drive is a 26.8-mile stretch on the Delaware Expressway, where you will spend the bulk of your time behind the wheel. While the route begins with high-speed travel, the transition into local roads toward the end provides a change of pace as you approach Norwood. It is an efficient, direct experience that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.8 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 1.6 miles in near PA 413 / New Rodgers Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 34.7 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 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Norwood, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Essington along the way.
Essington
32.6 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.7 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 (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.8 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 Norwood, 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 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park and First State 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 Norwood, 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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