How far is Darby, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Darby, PA to Bristol, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darby and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darby and Bristol.
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Start on Ridge Avenue
1676 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Macdade Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Cobbs Creek Parkway
56 m · 8 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Cobbs Creek Parkway
78 m · 7 sec · West Cobbs Creek Parkway
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Continue on South 65th Street
1583 ft · 49 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn right onto South 65th Street
542 ft · 22 sec · South 65th Street
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Turn left onto Kingsessing Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Kingsessing Avenue
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Turn left onto South 52nd Street
531 ft · 19 sec · South 52nd Street
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Turn right onto Chester Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 57 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 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 Darby 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Darby and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darby to Bristol?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Darby and 17.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Darby and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darby and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 24.96 mi (40.17 km).
#1 Darby
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,704 |
| Coordinates | 39.9184500, -75.2590700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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