How far is Bristol, PA from Fairhope, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fairhope, PA is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.42 mi
05h 42m
Flight
263.55 mi
424.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.55 mi
Kilometers
424.15 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.42 mi
Kilometers
488.3 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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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 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairhope
Fri, Nov 6, 4:06 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Fri, Nov 6, 9:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-06T10:23
Arrive Fairhope
Fri, Nov 6, 4:06 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bristol
151.4 mi
02h 51m
To Fairhope
152 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wood Street

    742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street

    852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

    2266 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    15 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    780 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rostraver Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rostraver Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Road

    1518 ft · 32 sec · Washington Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fayette Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marine Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Marine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
284 mi · 94%
I 70 West
15.4 mi · 5%
Rostraver Road
0.92 mi
Fayette Avenue
0.76 mi
Bristol Pike
0.65 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

282 mi · 05h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
263.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 51m from Bristol
Leave By
5:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Fairhope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Bristol and 152 miles from Fairhope.

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

The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.27 one way or $94.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Fairhope.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 263.55 mi (424.15 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairhope

Situated within Washington Township in Fayette County, this small unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.1136800, -79.8397700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Fairhope (-79.83977, 40.11368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.53 L · about $47.27
Round trip
$94.55
21.42 gal · 81.06 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $47.27 $94.55
Mid-grade $4.83 $51.75 $103.50
Premium $5.28 $56.58 $113.16
Diesel $6.59 $70.56 $141.11

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Fairhope. The current time is 10:23:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.