How far is Clifton Heights, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Clifton Heights, PA to Bristol, PA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
34.46 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.33 mi
42.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.33 mi
Kilometers
42.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.46 mi
Kilometers
55.46 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Clifton Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton Heights
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton Heights
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
Richmond
PA

District in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Clifton Heights
15.2 mi
00h 25m
To Bristol
19.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Heights and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Springfield Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Macdade Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Macdade Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway

    78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on South 65th Street

    1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 65th Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Kingsessing Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 52nd Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · South 52nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Chester Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

    1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West

    2754 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  27. 27

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  28. 28

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  30. 30

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 40%
State Road
3.3 mi · 10%
South Springfield Road
1.89 mi · 5%
Vine Street Expressway
1.86 mi · 5%
South Macdade Boulevard
1.38 mi · 4%
Kingsessing Avenue
1.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 25m from Clifton Heights
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clifton Heights and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clifton Heights to Bristol?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Clifton Heights and 19.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clifton Heights and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 5.4 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 Richmond.

BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

4 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

5 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

8 mi away
2955 Market St.
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

9 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Heights and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 26.33 mi (42.38 km).

Clifton Heights

#1 Clifton Heights

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates39.9292800, -75.2963000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.296217, 39.929241)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.97
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.98 $9.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $4.95 $6.04 $12.09
Diesel $5.98 $7.30 $14.59

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 Clifton Heights and Bristol. The current time is 22:12:58.

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.