How far is Chadds Ford, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Chadds Ford, PA to Bristol, PA is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chadds Ford and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadds Ford and Bristol.
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Start on Station Way Road
21 m · 5 sec · Station Way Road
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
3.5 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Conchester Highway
8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road
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Turn left onto New Rodgers Road
635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Otter Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Otter Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 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 Chadds Ford and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Chadds Ford and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chadds Ford to Bristol?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Whitman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Chadds Ford and 25.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chadds Ford and Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Whitman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
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City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitman.
30th Street Station
North Philadelphia station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chadds Ford and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 42.22 mi (67.95 km).
#1 Chadds Ford
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
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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