How far is New Garden, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Bristol, PA is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
62.85 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.62 mi
83.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.08 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.85 mi
Kilometers
101.15 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive Bristol
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
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
Folcroft
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New Garden
31.3 mi
00h 38m
To Bristol
31.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 New Garden and Bristol.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1895 ft · 55 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gap Newport Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Newport Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Centre Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Barley Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Powder Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    81 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, I 95, DE 202 South: Wilmington

    906 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Concord Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Chester, Philadelphia

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Wilmington Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Delaware Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    32.6 mi · 45 min · Delaware Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  16. 16

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  18. 18

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  19. 19

    Continue on Otter Street

    3143 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  21. 21

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Garden 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
36.1 mi · 57%
Lancaster Pike
6.56 mi · 10%
Wilmington Expressway
6.53 mi · 10%
State Road
3.3 mi · 5%
Gap Newport Pike
2.25 mi · 4%
Powder Mill Road
2.12 mi · 3%
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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folcroft
00h 38m from New Garden
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden and Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Garden to Bristol?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Folcroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from New Garden and 31.6 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Sunny near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Folcroft

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 Folcroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 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 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 8.1 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 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 Folcroft.

RAIL

30th Street Station

11 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

21 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.08 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $9.07
Round trip
$18.14
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.07 $18.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.21 $20.42
Premium $4.95 $11.00 $22.00
Diesel $5.98 $13.28 $26.55

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 New Garden and Bristol. The current time is 20:44:08.

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.