Origin
Chester, PA
Late night in Chester on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, PA to Bristol, 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
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 36.7-mile drive from Chester, PA to Bristol, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 56 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the Delaware Expressway, which accounts for 83% of the route, offering a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Given the short duration and minimal stops, you can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the morning to make the most of your day. Both locations are situated in the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 30.1 mi | 41m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Otter Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Madison Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old US Hwy 13 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 30.1 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on East 5th Street
274 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 5th Street
2
Turn left onto PA 320
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Madison Street
3
Turn right onto US 13 Business
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 9th Street
4
Turn left onto US 13
424 ft
·
16 sec
·
Morton Avenue
5
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
Merge onto I 95
30 mi
·
41 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
13
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
14
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
15
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
16
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Chester, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 320 / Madison Street
Turn left onto PA 320 / Madison Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 13 Business / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Turn left onto PA 413 / New Rodgers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.08 one way
$12.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bristol, PA
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
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 predominantly highway-focused drive, as indicated by the 83% highway share. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 30.1 miles on the Delaware Expressway, suggesting a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the majority of the route is on expressways, you'll transition to State Road and Otter Street closer to your destination, introducing some local road elements. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical town driving as you arrive in Bristol.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 320 / Madison 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 36.7 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: at 0.1 miles (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Chester, PA
Full guide →Chester is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Chester is a suburb of the city of Philadelphia. The current population estimate is 30,409. The city is predominantly made up of African Americans, making up 79% of the population. Chester is known for poverty and high crime, as almost 40% of residents live below the poverty line.
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 56m. Total distance: 36.7 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.1 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: at 0.1 miles (PA 320 / Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 13 Business / East 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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