How far is Drexel Hill, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Drexel Hill, PA to Bristol, PA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
42.02 mi
00h 53m
Flight
25.6 mi
41.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.02 mi
Kilometers
67.62 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Drexel Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drexel Hill
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Bristol
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Drexel Hill
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 Drexel Hill
14.8 mi
00h 27m
To Bristol
27.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Hill and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    44 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garrett Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Garrett Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Victory Avenue

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Victory Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cardington Road

    2174 ft · 55 sec · Cardington Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Avenue

    3149 ft · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Girard Avenue

    1419 ft · 42 sec · West Girard Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Girard Avenue

    2869 ft · 2 min · West Girard Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Girard Avenue

    1221 ft · 44 sec · West Girard Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 76 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

    1085 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

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

    594 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  20. 20

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  22. 22

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  23. 23

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  25. 25

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Drexel Hill 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 33%
State Road
3.3 mi · 8%
Vine Street Expressway
2.01 mi · 5%
Garrett Road
1.89 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
1.87 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.35 mi · 3%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 27m from Drexel Hill
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Drexel Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Drexel Hill to Bristol?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 14.8 miles from Drexel Hill and 27.2 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Drexel Hill and Chance Rain Showers 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 5.8 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 5.8 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 5.7 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 5.8 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 Drexel Hill and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).

Drexel Hill

#1 Drexel Hill

Census designated place

Population28,043
Coordinates39.9470600, -75.2921300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.2922, 39.947149)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.81 $13.61
Premium $4.95 $7.33 $14.66
Diesel $5.98 $8.85 $17.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Drexel Hill and Bristol. The current time is 23:01:52.

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.