How far is Bristol, PA from Ferndale, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Ferndale, PA is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Ferndale.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Radcliffe Street
2160 ft · 46 sec · Radcliffe Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1180 ft · 28 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
104 m · 9 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Turn right onto Mill Street
70 m · 5 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Bath Street
2000 ft · 44 sec · Bath Street
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Continue on Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Turn left onto Bath Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Bath Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
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Continue on South Flowers Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Flowers Mill Road
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2986 ft · 1 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Newtown Bypass
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Continue on Newtown Bypass
1825 ft · 26 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 29 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Old Easton Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Old Easton Road
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Ferndale.
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.
Durham Road
Turn left onto Durham Road
17.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Buckingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Bristol and 19.7 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bristol and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Buckingham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckingham.
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Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.56 km).
#1 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,474 |
| Coordinates | 40.5337100, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-75.17879, 40.53371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
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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