How far is Upper Darby, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Bristol, PA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Bristol.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 43 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue
604 ft · 30 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto Baily Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Baily Road
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Turn right onto Church Lane
610 ft · 26 sec · Church Lane
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Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard
752 ft · 23 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Longacre Boulevard
55 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
958 ft · 27 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Continue on North Longacre Boulevard
2083 ft · 57 sec · North Longacre Boulevard
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Continue on Whitby Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn right onto South 45th Street
629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Baltimore Avenue
575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
2754 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 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 Upper Darby and Bristol.
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.
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.
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 Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Bristol?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 14.3 miles from Upper Darby and 19.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
30th Street Station
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 25.3 mi (40.72 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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