How far is Bristol, PA from Fayetteville, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fayetteville, PA is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.28 mi
03h 20m
Flight
143.39 mi
230.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.39 mi
Kilometers
230.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.28 mi
Kilometers
272.43 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:03 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 1:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:03 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:18 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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
84.5 mi
01h 40m
To Fayetteville
84.8 mi
01h 40m

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
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Scotland

    990 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Black Gap Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Coldspring Road

    1102 ft · 30 sec · Coldspring Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Coldspring Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Coldspring Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
132 mi · 78%
Walnut Bottom Road
26.5 mi · 16%
Black Gap Road
3.2 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
1.92 mi · 1%
Coldspring Road
1.37 mi · 1%
North Hanover Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 40m from Bristol
Leave By
10:18 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Bristol and 84.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 10:18 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 143.39 mi (230.76 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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9112000, -77.5499900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Fayetteville (-77.54999, 39.9112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.61 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
11.94 gal · 45.22 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.82 $28.79 $57.59
Premium $5.27 $31.49 $62.97
Diesel $6.58 $39.29 $78.59

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 Fayetteville. The current time is 18:42:58.

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.