How far is Bristol, PA from Aldan, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Aldan, PA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Aldan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Aldan.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Turn right onto Mill Street
70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Otter Street
2914 ft · 60 sec · Otter Street
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Continue on Old US Hwy 13
137 m · 18 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Turn left onto New Rodgers Road
158 m · 7 sec · New Rodgers Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
1 km · 1 min · Street Road
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia
2950 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport
583 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
1027 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street
52 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South 34th Street
1448 ft · 40 sec · South 34th Street
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Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 48th Street
677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street
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Continue on Greenway Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 58th Street
580 ft · 23 sec · South 58th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
3108 ft · 2 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cemetery Avenue
666 ft · 31 sec · Cemetery Avenue
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Continue on Chester Avenue
115 m · 16 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
1583 ft · 46 sec · South 65th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Chester Avenue
1376 ft · 43 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Lane
734 ft · 35 sec · Church Lane
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Turn sharp left onto Macdade Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto Springfield Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto East Providence Road
2601 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Aldan.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Aldan?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 15.3 miles from Bristol and 15.3 miles from Aldan.
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 4.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Aldan. Straight-line distance: 26.19 mi (42.15 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aldan
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,149 |
| Coordinates | 39.9215000, -75.2879600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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