How far is Cornwells Heights, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Cornwells Heights, PA to Bristol, PA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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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 located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwells Heights and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwells Heights and Bristol.
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Start on Williams Avenue
552 ft · 28 sec · Williams Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bristol Pike
4.4 mi · 10 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn right onto New Rodgers Road
149 m · 14 sec · New Rodgers Road
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Continue on Old US Hwy 13
137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Otter Street
3143 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 Cornwells Heights and Bristol.
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.
Bristol Pike
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bristol Pike
4.37 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Clear leaving Cornwells Heights and Clear near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cornwells Heights to Bristol?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Croydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Cornwells Heights and 2.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cornwells Heights and Clear near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Croydon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Croydon.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Trenton Transit Center
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cornwells Heights and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 5.38 mi (8.66 km).
#1 Cornwells Heights
Situated in southeastern Bucks County, Pennsylvania, this community is located along the banks of the Delaware River northeast of Philadelphia.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0767800, -74.9487800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.37 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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