How far is Fairdale, PA from Bristol, PA?

The driving distance from Fairdale, PA to Bristol, PA is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
315.35 mi
05h 12m
Flight
271.18 mi
436.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.18 mi
Kilometers
436.43 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.35 mi
Kilometers
507.5 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Fri, Nov 6, 1:38 PM EST
Return by in Fairdale
Fri, Nov 6, 6:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairdale
2026-11-06T08:26
Arrive Bristol
Fri, Nov 6, 1:38 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairdale
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Fairdale
157.1 mi
02h 36m
To Bristol
158.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schroyers Lane

    86 m · 18 sec · Schroyers Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nemacolin Road

    26 m · 8 sec · Nemacolin Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Burnett Way

    541 ft · 29 sec · Burnett Way

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Eighty Eight Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Eighty Eight Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on McClellandtown Road

    10.5 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    902 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

    2938 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    267.5 mi · 4 hr 53 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 13 South: Bristol

    109 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Bristol Pike

    3039 ft · 1 min · Bristol Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

    920 ft · 37 sec · Beaver Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    2752 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    901 ft · 34 sec · Pond Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    28 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268 mi · 85%
US 119 North
16.6 mi · 5%
McClellandtown Road
10.6 mi · 3%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Eighty Eight Road
2.05 mi · 1%
Roy E. Furman Highway
1.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

267 mi · 04h 53m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
271.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 36m from Fairdale
Leave By
6:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Fairdale and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Fairdale and 158.3 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 271.2 miles (436.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.13 one way or $98.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Fairdale and Rain Showers near Bristol.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairdale and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 271.18 mi (436.43 km).

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#1 Fairdale

Fairdale is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8870200, -79.9681100
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Population53,311
Coordinates40.1006700, -74.8518300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Schroyers Lane (-79.968053, 39.886989)
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.12 L · about $49.13
Round trip
$98.26
22.26 gal · 84.24 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $49.13 $98.26
Mid-grade $4.83 $53.78 $107.56
Premium $5.28 $58.80 $117.60
Diesel $6.59 $73.32 $146.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairdale and Bristol. The current time is 08:26:04.

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.