How far is Croydon, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Bristol, PA is about 3 miles (4.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.07 mi
00h 06m
Flight
2.88 mi
4.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.88 mi
Kilometers
4.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.07 mi
Kilometers
4.94 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, May 3, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Croydon
Sun, May 3, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Croydon
2026-05-03T12:58
Arrive Bristol
Sun, May 3, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Croydon
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
Hulmeville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Croydon
1.6 mi
00h 03m
To Bristol
1.6 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  3. 3

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  4. 4

    Continue on Otter Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon 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
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
258.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road
1.74 mi · 57%
Otter Street
0.59 mi · 19%
Pond Street
0.35 mi · 11%
Old US Hwy 13
0.25 mi · 8%
New Rodgers Road
0.12 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Start on State Road

1.74 mi · 00h 04m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hulmeville
00h 03m from Croydon
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3 miles (4.9 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Hulmeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.6 miles from Croydon and 1.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.45 one way or $0.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Croydon and Partly Cloudy near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Hulmeville

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 Hulmeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hulmeville.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

9 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

16 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

22 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

26 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.64 km).

Croydon

#1 Croydon

A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population9,693
Coordinates40.0873300, -74.9035000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-74.903471, 40.087273)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.11 gal
0.41 L · about $0.45
Round trip
$0.90
0.22 gal · 0.82 L
Estimated CO2
1 kg one way
Round trip: 2 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.45 $0.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.51 $1.01
Premium $4.95 $0.54 $1.09
Diesel $5.98 $0.66 $1.32

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Croydon and Bristol. The current time is 12:58:20.

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.