How far is Aldan, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Aldan, PA to Bristol, PA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.47 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.19 mi
42.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.19 mi
Kilometers
42.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Aldan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldan
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Aldan
15 mi
00h 24m
To Bristol
18.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldan and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldan and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    2601 ft · 1 min · West Providence Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Macdade Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Macdade Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 65th Street

    1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 65th Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Kingsessing Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 52nd Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · South 52nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Chester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

    1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West

    2754 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  29. 29

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  31. 31

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldan and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 42%
State Road
3.3 mi · 10%
Vine Street Expressway
1.86 mi · 6%
South Macdade Boulevard
1.38 mi · 4%
Kingsessing Avenue
1.3 mi · 4%
Chester Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 24m from Aldan
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Aldan and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldan to Bristol?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Aldan and 18.5 miles from Bristol.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Aldan and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.6 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 5.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldan and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 26.19 mi (42.15 km).

Aldan

#1 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: South Woodlawn Avenue (-75.288319, 39.921337)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldan and Bristol. The current time is 01:10:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.