How far is Bristol, PA from Richmond, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Richmond, PA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.27 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.08 mi
24.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.08 mi
Kilometers
24.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.79 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Richmond
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bristol
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Richmond
8.6 mi
00h 15m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Richmond.

  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

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 90: Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

    1817 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Betsy Ross Bridge, Aramingo Avenue

    706 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Aramingo Avenue

    2873 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Aramingo Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Tioga Street

    151 m · 24 sec · East Tioga Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tulip Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
9.25 mi · 54%
State Road
3.31 mi · 19%
Aramingo Avenue
1.57 mi · 9%
Street Road
0.64 mi · 4%
Otter Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Radcliffe Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

9.25 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 15m from Bristol
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Richmond?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bristol and 8.6 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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 Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12.2 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 12.2 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 Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 15.08 mi (24.27 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richmond

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,269
Coordinates39.9934500, -75.1001700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Richmond. The current time is 07:06:12.

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.