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Trip from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

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borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Bristol, PA

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Downtown Pennsport, PA, PA

Pennsport, PA

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Trip Overview

Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA is 22.6 miles and takes about 37m via Delaware Expressway and State Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal trip for a single day, requiring minimal planning. You'll mostly be on highway, so expect a quick transit rather than a leisurely exploration. This route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently with little fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delaware Expressway 15.3 mi 20m
State Road 3.3 mi 6m
Street Road 0.6 mi 1m
Otter Street 0.6 mi <1m
South Front Street 0.4 mi 1m
Radcliffe Street 0.4 mi <1m
South Christopher Columbus Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 15.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, PA and Pennsport, 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

15 mi · 20 min · Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 20 Toward Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Penns Landing Use the slight left lane.
15

Turn right onto South Christopher Columbus Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Washington Avenue
17

Turn left onto South Front Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Front Street
18

Turn right onto Tasker Street

481 ft · 19 sec · Tasker Street
19

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

340 ft · 17 sec · South 2nd Street
20

Turn right onto Mountain Street

448 ft · 19 sec · Mountain Street
21

Arrive at destination

Mountain Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Navigation decision point

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
21.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue, Penns Landing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward Columbus Boulevard, Washington Avenue, P...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.75 one way

$7.49 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.10 $8.21
premium $4.93 $4.38 $8.77
diesel $5.61 $4.99 $9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.90
EV Truck/SUV 9 0 $3.16 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bristol, PA

Morning in Bristol on Sunday

Local time

7:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Pennsport, PA

Morning in Pennsport on Sunday

Local time

7:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Delaware Expressway, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.3 miles. While the profile suggests a highway feel, the route also incorporates State Road and Street Road, indicating some transition to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the trip, punctuated by brief moments on surface streets towards the end.

68% 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: 15.3 mi on Delaware Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and State Road. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 22.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): 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.

On the drive from Bristol, PA to Pennsport, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Penns Landing along the way.

Penns Landing

21.2 mi in | ~33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Delaware Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (PA 413 / New Rodgers Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Pennsport, 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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