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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Newark Road
1895 ft · 55 sec · Newark Road
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Turn left onto Gap Newport Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Lancaster Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Lancaster Pike
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Turn left onto Centre Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Centre Road
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Continue on Barley Mill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Barley Mill Road
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Continue on Powder Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Powder Mill Road
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Take the exit straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 202 South, I 95, DE 202 South: Wilmington
906 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Pike
1 km · 1 min · Concord Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Chester, Philadelphia
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Expressway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Wilmington Expressway
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Continue on Delaware Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Delaware Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
32.6 mi · 45 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
3143 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 New Garden and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
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 Folcroft.
30th Street Station
Ardmore
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.08 km).
#1 New Garden
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.8142800, -75.7521600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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