Origin
Drexel Hill, PA
Night in Drexel Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drexel Hill, 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
53m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
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.
Drexel Hill, PA
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Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
Drexel Hill to Bristol is 29.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via the Delaware Expressway and State Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on expressways. This is a short trip, making it ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| State Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Garrett Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Girard Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Hill, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on this road
236 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
143 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn left onto Garrett Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Garrett Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Victory Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Victory Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on Cardington Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cardington Road
6
Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
7
Merge onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30; US 1 Alternate Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Girard Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Girard Avenue
11
Take the exit onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
12
Merge onto I 76
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
16
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
17
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Street Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Street Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 413
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New Rodgers Road
Use the left lane.
22
At end of road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
450 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
23
Continue on Otter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Otter Street
24
Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old US Hwy 13
25
Continue on Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pond Street
26
Turn right
91 ft
·
12 sec
27
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Garrett Road
Turn left onto Garrett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelp...
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
25 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.91 one way
$9.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
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.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
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
24 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
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?
You'll encounter a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 13.9 miles along the Delaware Expressway. This means you'll experience periods of faster, more direct travel interspersed with stretches on local roads like State Road and the Vine Street Expressway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between open highway and more urban road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 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 0.1 miles in near Garrett Road.
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 19 decision points packed into just 29.6 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 0.1 miles (Garrett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 29.6 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 (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 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 Bristol, 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 0.1 miles (Garrett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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