How far is Bristol, PA from Fredericksburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fredericksburg, PA is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.67 mi
02h 15m
Flight
86.42 mi
139.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.49 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericksburg
Sat, Nov 7, 6:41 PM EST
Return by in Bristol
Sat, Nov 7, 8:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Fredericksburg
Sat, Nov 7, 6:41 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
East Nantmeal
PA

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

From Bristol
54.7 mi
01h 07m
To Fredericksburg
54.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Quentin Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Quentin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South 9th Street

    2607 ft · 2 min · South 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    147 m · 21 sec · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    782 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North 7th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Pine Grove Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pine Grove Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    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 Fredericksburg.

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
91.5 mi · 83%
North 7th Street
5.11 mi · 5%
Quentin Road
4.54 mi · 4%
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 2%
South Pine Grove Street
1.78 mi · 2%
South 8th Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

89.7 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Nantmeal
01h 07m from Bristol
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Bristol and 54.9 miles from Fredericksburg.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Partly Sunny near Fredericksburg.

Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal

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

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

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Downingtown

13 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

15 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Coatesville

17 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Paoli

23 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fredericksburg. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 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 Fredericksburg

Situated within Lebanon County in south-central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 476 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4437000, -76.4282900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristol (-74.85183, 40.10067)
End: Fredericksburg (-76.42829, 40.4437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.95
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $16.97 $33.95
Mid-grade $4.81 $18.63 $37.25
Premium $5.26 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $6.57 $25.44 $50.88

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Fredericksburg. The current time is 16:25:26.

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.