How far is Bristol, PA from Avondale, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Avondale, PA is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Avondale.
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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
33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
621 ft · 10 sec · Delaware Expressway
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Continue on Wilmington Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Wilmington, West Chester
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: Concord Pike, West Chester
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1885 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 141 South, DE 261 North: Foulk Road
760 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 141 South: Blue Ball Barn, Nemours Estate, Alapocas Run State Park
88 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Powder Mill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn right onto Barley Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road
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Continue on Centre Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road
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Turn right onto Lancaster Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
944 ft · 34 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Street
160 m · 20 sec · West State Street
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Turn left
77 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Avondale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
33.2 mi · 00h 45m
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 Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Avondale?
The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Bristol and 32.2 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Folcroft
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 Folcroft.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 52.92 mi (85.16 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 Avondale
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,394 |
| Coordinates | 39.8234400, -75.7832700 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avondale (-75.78327, 39.82344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
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 14, 2026
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