Origin
Yardley, PA
Afternoon in Yardley on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yardley, 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
23m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yardley, PA
Haneul Trac
Bristol, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through the Northeast, this 15.7-mile connection between Yardley and Bristol, Pennsylvania, is a breeze. Clocking in at just 22 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Cold Springs Avenue, North Main Street, and Yardley-Morrisville Road, keeping your travel costs minimal with a fuel budget of around $3. Because this route stays entirely within Pennsylvania, it offers a consistent regional feel without the complexity of crossing state lines. It is an ideal choice if you need to travel between these two points efficiently and without the hassle of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Radcliffe Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Yardley-Morrisville Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pine Grove Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| East Farragut Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yardley, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Riverview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverview Avenue
2
Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue
303 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cold Springs Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on Yardley-Morrisville Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Yardley-Morrisville Road
5
Continue on Pine Grove Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Grove Road
6
Continue on US 13
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
349 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Tullytown
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fallsington Avenue
9
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Radcliffe Street
11
Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Farragut Avenue
12
Continue on Pond Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
13
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
14
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12 — 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
|
Cold Springs Avenue
Turn left onto Cold Springs Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Tullytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Tullytown
3
12 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Afternoon in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
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
48 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
23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will remain on local roads for the entirety of the 15.7-mile trek, meaning there is no single long, monotonous stretch; in fact, the longest stretch on Cold Springs Avenue is 0 miles. This journey requires your full attention as you navigate through local streets instead of maintaining a steady pace on a highway. Behind the wheel, you will experience a constant series of turns that keep the drive engaging and personal. It is a practical, ground-level way to see the transition between these two Pennsylvania communities.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on US 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cold Springs Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cold Springs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Yardley, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tullytown along the way.
Tullytown
8.3 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Yardley, PA
Full guide →Yardley is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There are many things to do even though it is small and the attractions are a few car rides away. The area is friendly and safe with a lot of historical sites to visit. There is little congestion on the streets and is very quiet. It is known for a good school district and a reputation for welcoming visitors to the community.
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 23m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on US 13. 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 (Cold Springs Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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