How far is Bristol, PA from Fulton, PA?
The driving distance from Bristol, PA to Fulton, PA is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.2 miles (414 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Fulton.
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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
282 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Madison
769 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
134 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
65 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Pike Street
1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on Sunshine Road
3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road
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Turn right onto Markle Street
49 m · 11 sec · Markle Street
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Turn left
119 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Fulton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike
282 mi · 05h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Fulton?
The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Bristol and 148.4 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.2 miles (414 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.70 one way or $85.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 257.28 mi (414.05 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 Fulton
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 40.2734000, -79.7214300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-79.72143, 40.2734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.06 | $96.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.77 | $103.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.49 | $124.98 |
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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