How far is Bristol, PA from Croydon, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Croydon, PA is about 3.1 miles (5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Croydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Croydon.
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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
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Croydon.
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.
State Road
Turn right onto State Road
1.75 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Croydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Croydon?
The road trip is about 3.1 miles (5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hulmeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Bristol and 1.4 miles from Croydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bristol and Partly Cloudy near Croydon.
Stop Ideas Near Hulmeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hulmeville.
Cornwells Heights
Trenton Transit Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Croydon. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.64 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 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.45 | $0.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.54 | $1.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.66 | $1.32 |
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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