How far is Bristol, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.44 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.46 mi
44.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.46 mi
Kilometers
44.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.44 mi
Kilometers
63.48 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Oreland
PA

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
19.7 mi
00h 27m
To Lawrence Park
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Lawrence Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 13 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 29 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 46 sec · Cornwall Drive

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 9 sec · North Central Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 61%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 27%
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi · 2%
Lawrence Road
0.54 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

22.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
27.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oreland
00h 27m from Bristol
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Lawrence Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Lawrence Park?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Oreland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Bristol and 19.8 miles from Lawrence Park.

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

The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oreland

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 Oreland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 13.3 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 13.2 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 13.1 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 13.2 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 Oreland.

RAIL

North Philadelphia station

14 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

Ardmore

16 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

18 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 27.46 mi (44.2 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Lawrence Park

#2 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Lawrence Park (-75.3413, 39.96817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

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 Bristol and Lawrence Park. The current time is 03:16:25.

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.