How far is East Lansdowne, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from East Lansdowne, PA to Bristol, PA is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
33.58 mi
00h 53m
Flight
24.17 mi
38.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.58 mi
Kilometers
54.04 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in East Lansdowne
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Lansdowne
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 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
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Lansdowne
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 East Lansdowne
13.8 mi
00h 26m
To Bristol
19.8 mi
00h 26m

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 East Lansdowne and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Lansdowne and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Emerson Avenue

    910 ft · 40 sec · Emerson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Long Lane

    603 ft · 21 sec · Long Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Oak Avenue

    981 ft · 29 sec · Oak Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Church Lane

    118 m · 22 sec · North Church Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    2.4 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 45th Street

    629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

    1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West

    2754 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

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

    594 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  21. 21

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  23. 23

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  24. 24

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  26. 26

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Lansdowne 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 41%
State Road
3.3 mi · 10%
Baltimore Avenue
2.5 mi · 7%
Vine Street Expressway
1.86 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
0.96 mi · 3%
Otter Street
0.6 mi · 2%
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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 26m from East Lansdowne
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Lansdowne and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Lansdowne to Bristol?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 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 13.8 miles from East Lansdowne and 19.8 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Lansdowne 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 6.8 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 6.8 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 6.7 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 6.7 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 East Lansdowne and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 24.17 mi (38.89 km).

East Lansdowne

#1 East Lansdowne

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,668
Coordinates39.9456700, -75.2612900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Emerson Avenue (-75.26129, 39.945671)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.47 $10.95
Premium $4.95 $5.90 $11.79
Diesel $5.98 $7.12 $14.23

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 East Lansdowne and Bristol. The current time is 22:12:26.

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.