How far is Bristol, PA from Marcus Hook, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Marcus Hook, PA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
41.58 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.76 mi
57.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.76 mi
Kilometers
57.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.58 mi
Kilometers
66.91 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-18T23:30
Arrive Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Center City
PA

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

From Bristol
20.8 mi
00h 31m
To Marcus Hook
20.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Marcus Hook.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

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

    2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

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

    104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Otter Street

    2914 ft · 60 sec · Otter Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old US Hwy 13

    137 m · 18 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    158 m · 7 sec · New Rodgers Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Street Road

    1 km · 1 min · Street Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Central Philadelphia

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    33.2 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Delaware Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 452: Market Street

    771 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 452 South: Marcus Hook

    38 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 10th Street

    135 m · 17 sec · West 10th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
34.3 mi · 83%
State Road
3.31 mi · 8%
Market Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Otter Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Radcliffe Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 31m from Bristol
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Marcus Hook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Marcus Hook?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Bristol and 20.8 miles from Marcus Hook.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Marcus Hook.

Stop Ideas Near Center City

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 Center City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.2 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 1.2 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 1.2 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 1.2 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 Center City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Marcus Hook. Straight-line distance: 35.76 mi (57.55 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Marcus Hook

#2 Marcus Hook

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,400
Coordinates39.8192800, -75.4185300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Marcus Hook (-75.41853, 39.81928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.01
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.01 $12.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.95 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $5.98 $8.79 $17.58

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 Marcus Hook. The current time is 23:30:02.

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.