How far is Marcus Hook, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Marcus Hook, PA to Bristol, PA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.82 mi
00h 54m
Flight
35.76 mi
57.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.76 mi
Kilometers
57.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.82 mi
Kilometers
67.31 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM EDT
Return by in Marcus Hook
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcus Hook
2026-04-18T22:07
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
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 Marcus Hook
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
Center City
PA

Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

From Marcus Hook
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Bristol
21.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Marcus Hook and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marcus Hook and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    135 m · 25 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Philadelphia

    884 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Delaware Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  8. 8

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  10. 10

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  11. 11

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  13. 13

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcus Hook and Bristol.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
34.3 mi · 82%
State Road
3.3 mi · 8%
Market Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Otter Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Street Road
0.58 mi · 1%
Pond Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

32.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center City
00h 27m from Marcus Hook
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marcus Hook and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marcus Hook to Bristol?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Marcus Hook and 21.4 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 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 Mostly Sunny around Marcus Hook and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Center City

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 Center City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 1.2 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 1.3 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 1.3 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 1.3 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 Center City.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcus Hook and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 35.76 mi (57.55 km).

Marcus Hook

#1 Marcus Hook

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,400
Coordinates39.8192800, -75.4185300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Street (-75.418493, 39.819275)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
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
5.59 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcus Hook and Bristol. The current time is 22:07:03.

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.