How far is Norwood, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Bristol, PA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.42 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.75 mi
44.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T01:17
Arrive Bristol
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Norwood
17.3 mi
00h 22m
To Bristol
18.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Bristol.

  1. 1

    Start on Welcome Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Welcome Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Garfield Avenue

    699 ft · 31 sec · West Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1531 ft · 39 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Wanamaker Avenue

    3230 ft · 1 min · Wanamaker Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Philadelphia

    1307 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1944 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    26.7 mi · 37 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

    1300 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Street Road

    3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road

  11. 11

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

    3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Rodgers Road

    635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road

  13. 13

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

    137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  14. 14

    Continue on Otter Street

    3140 ft · 1 min · Otter Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13

    869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13

  16. 16

    Continue on Pond Street

    1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
26.7 mi · 76%
State Road
3.3 mi · 9%
Chester Pike
0.7 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.62 mi · 2%
Wanamaker Avenue
0.61 mi · 2%
Otter Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

26.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
00h 22m from Norwood
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Norwood and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Bristol?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Norwood and 18.1 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Norwood and 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 3.4 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 3.4 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 3.4 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 3.4 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 Norwood and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 27.75 mi (44.66 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Welcome Avenue (-75.299781, 39.891988)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 Norwood and Bristol. The current time is 01:17:16.

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.