How far is Bristol, PA from Fort Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fort Washington, PA is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Fort Washington.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
154 m · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Wood Street
742 ft · 38 sec · Wood Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
852 ft · 31 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn slight right onto Bristol Pike
1 km · 1 min · Bristol Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
3187 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
2266 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.5 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
3203 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1508 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2742 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Washington Avenue
1737 ft · 53 sec · Fort Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Avenue
114 m · 22 sec · Spring Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
9 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Fort Washington.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Bristol and 11.7 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Southampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Trenton City Hall
City Hall North
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southampton.
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
North Philadelphia station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 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 Fort Washington
Situated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies northwest of Philadelphia at an approximate elevation of 233 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417800, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Washington (-75.20906, 40.14178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.39 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
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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