How far is Bristol, PA from Rockledge, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Rockledge, PA is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Rockledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Rockledge.
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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
4 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Academy Road, Linden Avenue
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Academy Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Academy Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Willits Road
1705 ft · 1 min · Willits Road
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Turn slight left onto Holme Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Holme Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
1101 ft · 25 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rhawn Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Rhawn Street
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Continue on Oxford Avenue
729 ft · 21 sec · Oxford Avenue
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Continue on Huntingdon Pike
1183 ft · 38 sec · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn right
12 m · 3 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 Rockledge.
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.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
3.98 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Rockledge?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 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 7.8 miles from Bristol and 7.8 miles from Rockledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rockledge.
Stop Ideas Near Bensalem
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 Bensalem.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 12.64 mi (20.34 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 Rockledge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.0812200, -75.0896200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockledge (-75.08962, 40.08122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
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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