How far is Bristol, PA from Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fairview, PA is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
421.52 mi
07h 51m
Flight
311.42 mi
501.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.42 mi
Kilometers
501.18 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.52 mi
Kilometers
678.37 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 11:22 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 7:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 11:22 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
210.5 mi
03h 55m
To Fairview
211 mi
03h 55m

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
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.2 mi · 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  22. 22

    Turn right onto PA-98

    6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98

  23. 23

    Continue on Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 18%
I 79 North
49 mi · 12%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24 mi · 6%
PA-98
6.86 mi · 2%
Avonia Road
4.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.1 mi
311.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 55m from Bristol
Leave By
8:18 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.5 miles from Bristol and 211 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.1 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.46 one way or $130.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snydertown, 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 Snydertown.

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 311.42 mi (501.18 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 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Fairview (-80.25534, 42.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 678 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.87 gal
56.3 L · about $65.46
Round trip
$130.92
29.74 gal · 112.6 L
Estimated CO2
132.1 kg one way
Round trip: 264.3 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $65.46 $130.92
Mid-grade $4.82 $71.72 $143.44
Premium $5.27 $78.42 $156.85
Diesel $6.58 $97.87 $195.75

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Fairview. The current time is 15:31:20.

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.